Does a church pastor or spiritual leader have the authority to speak curses or negative declarations over a believer?
My Personal Experience: When a Spiritual Leader Spoke Negative Words Over My Future Before diving into what the Bible teaches about pastoring, spiritual authority, blessings, and curses, I want to share the personal experience that led me to study this subject. What Happened On October 22, 2026, I had an interaction with a pastor from Jabalpur. During our conversation, he compared me to others and spoke negatively about my future. He declared that I would remain in a lower position, that I would not grow or be lifted up like my peers, and that others would continually surpass me. I understood these statements not merely as constructive advice or godly correction, but as negative declarations over my life - effectively spoken as a curse ( shaapam ). Naturally, this experience hurt me deeply. I fully recognize that pastors have a responsibility to correct believers when necessary. Correction itself is vital; if I make a mistake, I am willing to ...