DELIVERANCE FROM EVIL FAMILY PATTERNS AND HOUSEHOLD WICKEDNESS

DELIVERANCE FROM EVIL FAMILY PATTERNS AND HOUSEHOLD WICKEDNESS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Micah 7:6

Supporting Texts: Matthew 10:36; Judges 6:25-27; Ezekiel 18:2; Psalm 27:10; Genesis 37:4-28

INTRODUCTION:
Evil family patterns and household wickedness are some of the most subtle and dangerous forms of bondage. These are negative patterns that repeat from one generation to another—such as untimely death, marital failure, barrenness, poverty, immorality, or rise-and-fall. Many believers are fighting battles they did not start—battles inherited through bloodlines, covenants, and family altars.

Household wickedness refers to demonic activities sponsored from within a person's own household—family members, relatives, or close acquaintances—used by Satan to hinder, delay, or destroy destinies. Jesus Himself confirmed that “a man’s enemies shall be they of his own household” (Matthew 10:36).

But the good news is this: no curse, altar, or family bondage is too strong for the blood of Jesus. Through knowledge, repentance, warfare, and the authority of the believer, these evil patterns can be broken, and household wickedness can be overcome. You can be the one to break the cycle in your generation.

1. UNDERSTANDING EVIL FAMILY PATTERNS

a) Evil Patterns Are Demonic Cycles: They are repetitive occurrences across generations (Ezekiel 18:2).

b) They Often Include Curses, Vows, and Altars: Established by forefathers knowingly or unknowingly (Lamentations 5:7).

c) They Hinder Destiny Fulfilment: Even with education or effort, something resists progress (Jeremiah 31:29-30).

d) They Require Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance: These battles are not carnal (2 Corinthians 10:4).

Biblical Example: Abraham lied about his wife (Genesis 12:13); Isaac did the same (Genesis 26:7); Jacob deceived his father (Genesis 27:19)—a pattern of deception across generations.

2. SIGNS OF HOUSEHOLD WICKEDNESS

a) Regular Attacks That Begin After Progress: Envy and manipulation within the family line (Genesis 37:4).

b) Spiritual Opposition from Close Relatives: Dreams are fought by those closest (Matthew 10:36).

c) Constant Backwardness Despite Great Potential: Household altars delay and deny (Judges 6:25-27).

d) Strange Behaviour in Family Unity: Hatred, betrayal, or division without cause (Psalm 55:12-14).

Biblical Example: Joseph’s own brothers sold him into slavery because of envy and hatred (Genesis 37:18-28).

3. CAUSES OF EVIL PATTERNS AND HOUSEHOLD BATTLES

a) Evil Covenants Made by Ancestors: Many families served idols or entered blood covenants (Deuteronomy 5:9).

b) Jealousy and Envy Within the Family: Cain killed Abel due to envy (Genesis 4:8).

c) Unbroken Curses or Rebellions: Disobedience leads to generational consequences (Joshua 7:24-25).

d) Polygamy and Sibling Rivalry: These breed internal hatred and contention (1 Samuel 1:6).

Biblical Example: Gideon had to confront and destroy his father’s altar before Israel’s deliverance could begin (Judges 6:25-27).

4. DELIVERANCE STRATEGIES FROM FAMILY BONDAGES

a) Acknowledge and Renounce Every Evil Pattern: Identify and reject them (Lamentations 3:40).

b) Break Every Ancestral Covenant by the Blood of Jesus: Apply spiritual authority (Colossians 2:14-15).

c) Raise a New Altar to God in Your Family Line: Establish righteousness (Genesis 8:20-21).

d) Forgive and Bless Even Family Enemies: This releases you from bitterness (Matthew 5:44).

Biblical Example: Hezekiah broke the evil traditions of his father Ahaz and restored true worship (2 Chronicles 29:1-10).

5. HOW TO REMAIN FREE FROM FAMILY STRONGHOLDS

a) Stay Rooted in the Word and Prayer: Daily fortification is vital (Psalm 119:105).

b) Guard Your Dreams and Prophetic Revelations: God often warns ahead (Job 33:14-17).

c) Disconnect Emotionally from Evil Family Altars: Choose obedience over tradition (Joshua 24:15).

d) Cover Yourself with the Blood Daily: The blood is your permanent defence (Exodus 12:13).

Biblical Example: Rahab disconnected from the destruction of Jericho and aligned with the covenant of Israel (Joshua 2:12-21; 6:25).

CONCLUSION:
No family history is stronger than your covenant with Christ. You may have inherited battles, but you can rewrite your story. Through prayer, revelation, and obedience, evil patterns can be broken and new legacies established.

You are not called to repeat generational battles—you are anointed to end them. The altar of your father’s house will not define your future. You are rising above every limitation and fulfilling destiny without hindrance.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank You, Lord, for the blood of Jesus that sets me free from generational bondage.
2. I break every evil pattern operating in my family line.
3. Let every household altar speaking against me be consumed by fire.
4. I disconnect from every covenant made by my ancestors with darkness.
5. O Lord, arise and scatter every household enemy fighting my destiny.
6. I shall not repeat the afflictions of my father’s house.
7. Every spirit of jealousy and envy from relatives—be exposed and disgraced.
8. I raise a new altar of righteousness, peace, and progress in my lineage.
9. My life will be the turning point in my family history.
10. I decree that my children shall not fight my battles.

GOD'S WORD FOR YOU TODAY:
1. You are the curse breaker in your family.
2. Every evil pattern in your bloodline is permanently broken.
3. God is raising you to be a deliverer like Gideon.
4. Household wickedness shall not prosper against your destiny.
5. Your family will see the glory of God through your life.