Often, asking God for things in prayer is replaced by decreeing those things to happen. It’s true that mankind is made in the image of God; however, the “decree and declare” proponents are wrong in the practical applications of that truth.
Who are the leaders of decree and declare?
Kenneth Hagin, a leader in the Word of Faith movement, writes, “You can have whatever you say. . . . You always get in your life what you believe for and what you say” (“You Can Have What you Say,” hopefaithprayer.com, Lesson 25, accessed 3/31/20). The “decree and declare” movement claims to be biblical by using scriptural support.
Can a decree be voided by the Council of State?
In other cases, orders are illegal and, should anyone sue for the order’s annulment, it would be voided by the Council of State. There exists a procedure for the Prime Minister to issue ordinances in such areas, but this procedure requires Parliament’s express consent (see Art 38 of the 1958 Constitution).
What does it mean to decree and declare?
The problem is, our statements can be declarative, but not causative, no matter how true they are; plus, when we go around “decreeing” things, we are in danger of putting our will over God’s will. Jesus taught us to pray that God’s will be done, and He led by example ( Luke 11:2; 22:42 ).
