Webuye Friends Church

East Africa Yearly Meeting of Friends North (EAYM North) – Quakers

26th Session – Quakermen Conference
Ndalu Quarterly Meeting, St. Peters Secondary School
8th – 12th April 2026

Facilitators:

• Pastor John Apiya
• Pastor Luka Munala

Introduction

In the beginning, God looked at everything He had made and declared it very good (Genesis 1:31). Creation was filled with harmony, beauty, and blessing.

However, in Genesis 3, everything changed. The serpent deceived humanity, leading Adam and Eve into disobedience. As a result, fellowship with God was broken, and curses entered human experience.

• God cursed the serpent (Genesis 3:14)
• The ground was cursed because of Adam (Genesis 3:17–19)
• A silent curse followed Cain after murdering his brother (Genesis 4:10–16)

These accounts show that curses are real and sometimes operate silently, affecting people without their awareness.

Today, we explore what Scripture teaches about curses, their causes, and most importantly, how to be set free through Jesus Christ.

What Is a Curse?

A curse is more than mere words. It is a pronouncement of judgment or condemnation carrying spiritual authority that results in harm, destruction, and blockage of God’s blessings.

Common Indicators of a Curse

• Repeated misfortunes and unexplained troubles
• Strange illnesses, barrenness, miscarriages, convulsions, or chronic conditions (Deuteronomy 28:27)
• Stagnation, failure, and recurring cycles of defeat

Curses directly oppose the abundant life God intends for His people.

Biblical Causes of Curses

The Bible identifies specific behaviors that open doors to curses:

• Dishonoring parents
  (Genesis 9:22–25; Deuteronomy 27:16; Proverbs 30:17)
• Anger and bitterness
  (Genesis 9:25)
• Deception and lies
  (Genesis 3:13–14; Joshua 9:22–23)
• Hindering God’s servants
  (Joshua 6:26)
• Disobedience to God’s commands
  (Deuteronomy 28)
• Idolatry and broken relationships
  (Deuteronomy 27:15–25)
• Robbing God (tithes and offerings)
  (Malachi 3:9)
• Slandering others
  (Proverbs 30:10)

Types Of Biblical Curses

1. Generational Curses

These pass-through family lines.

• Noah’s curse on Canaan (Genesis 9:25)
• Joshua’s curse on Jericho (1 Kings 16:34)

Examples of patterns:

• Repeated deaths
• Job instability
• Marital breakdowns
• Miscarriages or chronic setbacks

2. Self-Imposed Curses

Words spoken over oneself can shape outcomes.

• Esau lost his birthright (Genesis 25:29–34; 27:35–36)
• Rachel’s declaration led to her death (Genesis 30:1; 35:18–19)

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” (Proverbs 18:21)

3. Occultic and Cultic Curses

Originating from:

• Witchcraft
• Sorcery
• Satanic practices

(See Psalm 109:1–20)

4. External Curses (Envy and Evil Altars)

• Motivated by jealousy, hatred, or fear
• May involve sacrifices or spiritual manipulation

(Numbers 22–23)

5. Curses from Broken Covenants

Failure to uphold God’s conditions leads to consequences.
(Jeremiah 11:3)

6. Curses from Painful Declarations (Childbirth)

Words spoken in distress can carry long-term impact.
(1 Chronicles 4:9–10)

How To Break Free from Curses

1. Priestly Declaration and Reversal

• Moses reversed a curse on Reuben (Deuteronomy 33:6)
• Elisha healed Jericho’s land (2 Kings 2:19–21)

Believers today operate in spiritual authority through Christ (Mark 16:17–18).

2. Genuine Repentance

“If my people… will humble themselves and pray…” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

Repentance restores alignment with God.

3. Forgiveness

Unforgiveness sustains bondage.
(Matthew 6:14–15)

4. Declare God’s Word

Speak truth over your life.

• Psalm 107:20
• Psalm 139:14

5. Call on the Name of Jesus

Demons flee at His name.
(Mark 16:17–18)

6. Receive Christ’s Finished Work

“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us…” (Galatians 3:13)

Through Him:

• The curse is broken
• The blessing of Abraham is released (Galatians 3:14)

Conclusion

God’s desire is not for His people to live under curses, but in freedom, blessing, and abundance.

Jesus Christ has already secured victory.

Your Response:

• Repent
• Renounce every curse
• Receive Christ’s redemption
• Speak blessings consistently
• Walk in obedience

Final Declaration

The curse is broken.
The blessing has come.

Walk in it.
Live in it.
Share it.

Be richly blessed in Jesus’ name!