Daily Devotions: Putting Blood Before Right and Wrong - April 27, 2026

Judges 9:2 (ESV) - “Say in the ears of all the leaders of Shechem, ‘Which is better for you, that all seventy of the sons of Jerubbaal rule over you, or that one rule over you?’ Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.” In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall teaches the danger of choosing loyalty to people over what is right. He explains how Abimelech gained leadership not because of righteousness or God’s will, but because of family ties, showing how relationships can be misused to justify wrong decisions. Pastor Sumrall emphasizes that while loyalty to family and friends is a strength, it can become a weakness when it leads us to compromise truth. Believers must learn to put what is right before personal relationships, choosing God’s standards over emotional or cultural pressure. He also highlights the parable of the trees, showing that truly fruitful people do not push themselves into leadership, while self-promoting individuals often seek power with wrong motives, leading to control and destruction. This Daily Devotion reminds us to value integrity over loyalty when necessary, and to recognize that true leadership is marked by humility, fruitfulness, and a heart aligned with what is right. ----- Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2026 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited