Feeding the Dragon: The Spiritual Consequences of a Nation’s Sins

In today’s world, we see an increase in evil, injustice, and spiritual darkness. Many wonder why societies seem to be unraveling, but the Bible gives us clear warnings. When a nation turns from God and embraces sin, it opens itself up to demonic influence. The imagery of a dragon being fed by bloodshed, immorality, and idolatry is not just a metaphor—it is a spiritual reality. The Bible speaks of Satan as a serpent, a dragon, and a deceiver who seeks to destroy (Revelation 12:9).

Let us examine the ways people and nations unknowingly feed the enemy, bringing curses upon themselves and turning away from God’s protection.

1. Abortion: Shedding Innocent Blood

One of the most grievous sins against God is the shedding of innocent blood. The Bible is clear that life begins in the womb, and God detests the murder of the innocent.

  • Proverbs 6:16-17 – “There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.”
  • Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”

Abortion is a modern form of child sacrifice, no different from the ancient practices where nations sacrificed their children to false gods like Molech (Leviticus 18:21). This is not just a political issue; it is a spiritual one. Every time an innocent child’s life is taken, blood is spilled, and the enemy is fed.

2. Sexual Immorality: Opening the Door to Demonic Control

Sexual sin is another way people feed the serpent. The Bible repeatedly warns against fornication, adultery, homosexuality, and other sexual perversions because they defile the body—the temple of the Holy Spirit.

  • 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 – “Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.”
  • Romans 1:26-28 – “For this reason, God gave them up to dishonorable passions... And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.”

When a society normalizes sexual sin, it invites demonic strongholds that corrupt the family unit, distort identity, and destroy purity. Just as Satan deceived Eve in the garden, he continues to twist God’s design for relationships, leading people deeper into bondage.

3. Injustice: A Nation Under Judgment

God is a God of justice, and when a nation embraces corruption, oppression, and evil, He will allow it to face consequences.

  • Isaiah 10:1-3 – “Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people.”
  • Psalm 89:14 – “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; love and faithfulness go before You.”

God sees every act of oppression, every bribe taken, and every perversion of justice. When leaders and systems promote evil, they invite demonic forces to take hold of a nation.

4. Idolatry and Witchcraft: Directly Worshiping the Serpent

One of the clearest ways people feed the dragon is through idolatry, witchcraft, and occult practices. Many think these things are harmless, but the Bible calls them detestable.

  • Deuteronomy 18:10-12 – “There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer.”
  • Exodus 20:3 – “You shall have no other gods before me.”

Practices like astrology, palm reading, tarot cards, séances, and even certain forms of meditation invite demonic forces into people’s lives. When a person or nation embraces these things, they are literally feeding the enemy and rejecting God.

The Consequence: God Gives Them Over

When a people persist in sin, God eventually removes His protection and allows them to be given over to their own wickedness.

  • Romans 1:24 – “Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves.”
  • Hosea 4:6 – “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you.”

This is why we see societies collapsing, morality declining, and evil increasing. Without repentance, the enemy continues to coil around individuals and nations, squeezing them into destruction.

Breaking Free: Repentance and Deliverance

The good news is that God is merciful. He desires that none should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Here’s how we can break free from feeding the dragon:

  1. Repent and Turn to Jesus – Confess sin and receive forgiveness (1 John 1:9).
  2. Renounce and Destroy Idols – Remove anything that connects you to the occult (Acts 19:19).
  3. Pray and Fast for Deliverance – Seek God for breakthrough (Mark 9:29).
  4. Stand for Righteousness – Be bold in defending God’s truth (Ephesians 6:10-18).

Final Thought: Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve

The choice is clear: continue feeding the dragon through sin or turn to Jesus for freedom. God is calling His people to holiness and repentance. Will we listen before it’s too late?

Closing Prayer

Abba Father, in the name of Jesus, we come before You in repentance for the sins of our nation and our people. We ask for Your mercy and forgiveness for the shedding of innocent blood, for sexual perversion, for injustice, and for idolatry. Your Word says in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Lord, deliver us from the enemy’s grip. Break every stronghold that has taken hold of our families, our communities, and our leaders. Bring revival and righteousness back to our nation.

In the almighty name of Jesus, Amen.


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