Written by: Dr Pearl Kupe
Source: Exclusive JOY Press Release

Ancestors Day
Many of us in South Africa are aware that there will be an attempt made to dedicate the nation to ancestral spirits on Saturday May 8, 2021. Certain leaders in South Africa will be gathering together to perform sacrifices and “cleansing rituals” to ward off evil spirits and appease the souls of ancestors.

The event will start in the evening of Friday 7th May with the slaughtering and sacrificing of an ox to the ancestors. On May 8th the same leaders will be attempting to dedicate the day to ancestors. A call has been made to declare this day Ancestors day.

Psalm 24:1 declares that the earth is the Lord’s and the fullness of it thereof, and it’s inhabitants. The whole world and all that is in it belongs to God, not ancestors, including South Africa.

As an attempt is being made to dedicate May 8 as ancestors day, we invite all sons of God to join with us in prayer to pray for the Nation on Friday 7 May, 2021 for one hour from 10h00-11h00 and dedicate the nation to its Creator, Jehovah Shammah. Come and steward your father’s estate in prayer and prophetic action!

CLICK HERE to get the prayer points so that you can join us from your home or wherever you are in prayer.

What is ancestral worship?
Ancestral worship is also known as animism and is spirit worship involving necrolatry or the worship of the souls of the dead. It is also referred to as ancestor veneration. They are viewed as intermediaries between humans and God who are able to guarantee a good and peaceful life. Offerings are given to them, allegedly to ensure a peaceful and good life, happiness, and well-being. And if any misfortunes such as accidents or illness take place, they have to be consulted and asked to intervene. Prayers and/or sacrifices are usually offered to the ancestors to remember them and worship them.

Ancestral worship is an international phenomena
Ancestral worship is not unique to Africa. This is not an “African demonic” issue, it is practiced in most, if not all, cultures of the world. Ancestral worship is a practice that occurs in almost every nation and in almost every culture, whether Asian, European, American, British or otherwise. The practice of using mediums is an ancestral practice. In the USA, for instance, it is common practice to watch reality shows involving mediums who have now become “celebrities” as a result of their communication with the dead. This is ancestral worship!

As we pray, let us be sure to avoid demonising all African traditions and cultures. Let us delineate and separate the many beautiful African traditions from those that are unbiblical. Let us also ensure that we do not allow any divisive spirits to rise up and pave way for the spirit of racism to be entrenched in South Africa.

Ancestral reference vs ancestral consultation/worship
There is a fine line between acknowledging ancestors and worshipping them. The Bible itself acknowledges and refers to ancestors when it refers to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

In Genesis 50:24 it says And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will visit you and bring you up out of this land to the land that he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.

That is in itself acknowledgment of ancestors. That is not prohibited by the Bible. What is prohibited is worshipping of those ancestors, consulting with them and making sacrifices to them.

What does the Bible say about communicating and consulting with ancestral spirits?
The Bible is very clear that we are not able to communicate with the spirits of departed ancestors.

In Leviticus 19:26 and 31 it says ”You shall not… practice divination or soothsaying… give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits; do not seek after them, to be defiled by them; I am the Lord your God.”

In Deuteronomy 18:9-14 it says “When you come into the land which the Lord your God has given you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord and because of these abominations the Lord your God drives them out from before you. You shall be blameless before the Lord your God. For these nations which you will dispossess listened to soothsayers and diviners; but as for you, the Lord your God has not appointed such for you.”

In Isaiah 8:19-22 it says “Someone may say to you, Let’s ask the mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead. With their whisperings and mutterings, they will tell us what to do” But shouldn’t people ask God for guidance? Should the living seek guidance from the dead? Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark. They will go from one place to another, weary and hungry. And because they are hungry, they will rage and curse their king and their God. They will look up to heaven and down at the earth, but wherever they look, there will be trouble and anguish and dark despair. They will be thrown out into the darkness.”

Call to action!
There are a number of prayer initiatives that have been started, most of which will be praying on Saturday, May 08. Sacrifices and activities related to the ancestral worship, however, will actually begin on Friday 7th May with the slaughtering of an ox. This is why we have dedicated prayers on Friday 07 May, 2021 from 10h00-11h00. It is critical that prayers be made timeously.

Please see the flyer below with details of the prayer meeting that will be held at Moreleta Church on Friday, 07 May, 2021 from 10h00-11h00:

We will be dealing with altars and rebuking and dismantling all foreign and idolatrous altars and raising up an altar to Elohim and establishing His presence.

Please watch the video teaching of this article which you can share with your contacts or pray in your private gathering:

As we go forward, there must be a change of mindsets and we must teach and educate the nation on ancestral spirits, worship and what it entails and its implications for the nation and its citizens!

Proudly African!
We are proudly African. We love this Africa and believe in her powerful redemptive purpose. We embrace the many godly African tradition and we reject every ungodly tradition.

We salute, acknowledge and worship only the Ancient of Days. He is not dead, He is alive. Sithi Bayede Ngonyama ye zulu. All Hail the Lion of Judah, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords!

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Date published: 06/05/2021
Dr. Pearl Kupe is an attorney and international consultant to world leaders and international organisations. She is the international president of the Global Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (www.gfwe.co.za). Email pearl.kupe@gmail.com or visit www.pearlkupe.co.za

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5 COMMENTS

  2. Father God we humble ourselves before you intervene on our behalf as our advocate we nullify the Ancestor day we blot it out by the blood of Jesus

  3. And to Him , “All power and authority has been given”! May the Holy Spirit raise a Godly barrier between our Earth, especially South Africa and all our people – displacing and preventing every demonic spirit from manifesting through those “leaders” who invite them to receive power in our land. This is my (our) prayer over their “sacrifice” on the 7th and prayers-of-dedication on the 8th. Come Lord Jesus, show your Power and receive your Glory in South Africa; Amen.

  4. The WORK 4 A LIVING Job Readiness programme (NGO) is a platform in which we teach our students the Biblical Worldview. During our Worldview workshop, we discuss the influence of our Culture and we address the issue about ancestral worship. We specifically speak to the Christians, who still do both. We teach them the Word and many of them are surprised to see the Truth. It really is a need to inform and teach them the Truth of the Word.

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