Seven Things That Destroy Men

Sermon by Prophet Dr. Hope Hodzi

Transcribed from the Sunday Service - July 20, 2025

Introduction

Being a man is not easy. The pressures of life, the expectations of society, and the challenges of leadership can be overwhelming. Many men are engaging in all kinds of things to change their sexuality and manliness, but the truth is that true masculinity comes from within. Many men fall not because they are weak, but because they ignore wisdom and end up destroying their destiny and their good heritage.

As men, we must be aware of the things that can destroy us, and take steps to avoid them. In this message, we will explore seven things that can destroy men, and provide guidance on how to overcome them.

The Seven Things That Destroy Men

1. Pride: "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." (Proverbs 16:18, NIV)

Arrogance makes a man unteachable. When you feel you are superior to others, you are on your way to destruction. Achieving and going higher than others don't make you better than others. We are all created equally in the sight of God. Respect is a seed, and when you sow it, you reap it.

2. Anger and violence: "A hot-tempered man stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel." (Proverbs 15:18, NIV)

Some men destroy things when angry. When you get angry as a man, and you don't learn to keep it under control, you are on your way to destruction. Many marriages are destroyed because of anger. Many men are in prison because of the exhibition of destructive anger.

3. Laziness and idleness: "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man." (Proverbs 6:10-11, NIV)

Men are wired to work. Wishful thinking and desires won't help you to achieve anything. No matter how old you are, you have to get something doing as a man. Women are not designed to pay bills. No man becomes great by idling about.

4. Bad friends and wrong associations: "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." (Proverbs 13:20, NIV)

Stop moving with fools. Show me your friend, and I will show you your character. Such friends and associations are a doorway to your destruction. Choose your friends wisely. "Select your friends like beans so that you don't chew stones." Look for friends that have godly habits like praying, fasting, Bible studies, and the like.

5. Love of money and greed: "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (1 Timothy 6:10, NIV)

Don't be moved by quick money-making schemes. Just be consistent with your walk with God and wait for your time and season in God. Greed for money will kill you. Be content with what God has given you, for surely your time will come, and you will be blessed.

6. Ignoring God in your life: "My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge." (Hosea 4:6, NIV)

"If you look for it, you will find wisdom. If you knock, the door will be opened to you." (Proverbs 4:6, paraphrased)

If you leave God out of your life, the pressure from diverse places alone can kill you as a man. As a man, you have a lot of battles and burdens to carry, so keep company with God, and He will help you to overcome.

7. Lust and immorality: "He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself." (Proverbs 6:32, NIV)

What destroys men most is lust and immorality. It has destroyed many great men—kings, pastors, and nobles. There are some women that have been assigned to cause the downfall of men.

A Message to Women

1. God created you to be a helper: Treat your men well. You are in men's lives to help them fulfill their assignment and purpose in life. Women are divine assistants.

2. To complete what is incomplete in a man's life: Woman, you must submit and respect your man.

3. To be a companion and comfort: Comfort your man. Don't be like Job's wife.

4. To multiply and nurture things for the profit of all: Some levels of blessings don't come until you are married. Mistreating your wife can close your heaven, so treat her well, and the God of peace and prosperity will be with you in all that you do. (1 Peter 3:7, NIV)

Conclusion

Men, let us take heed of these seven things that can destroy us. Let us strive to be men of wisdom, integrity, and purpose. Let us prioritize our relationships with God, our families, and our communities. Let us be men of action, not idlers. Let us be men of character, not men of lust and immorality.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, we come before you today, asking for your guidance and protection. Deliver us from the snares of the enemy, and protect us from strange women who seek to destroy us. Give us wisdom and discernment to make right choices, and help us to prioritize our relationships with you and our families. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

May God bless you and keep you. May He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24-26, NIV)