RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 17 May 2026, Lesson 37: Costly Mistakes
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TOPIC: Costly Mistakes (Scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 17 May 2026 Anthem)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please give me enough grace and carefulness to keep off any step to costly mistakes.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leaders should remind the members of last week’s lesson, that we are created in God’s image, and everyone will be known by his or her doing.
MEMORY VERSE: And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? – Genesis 25:32 (KJV)
BIBLE TEXT: Genesis 25:29-34 (KJV)
29 And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
30 And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.
31 And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
32 And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?
33 And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
34 Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Many believers have lost their birthright to worldly pleasures, leaving them under the servitude of the devil. At creation, every child of God has been endowed with spiritual gifts, inspirational abilities, access to divine treasures and provisions for endless celebration, but due to negligence and a life of indifference like Esau, many have become slaves to destiny. May we never make a costly mistake that will destroy our destiny in Jesus name.
LESSON AIM: To reveal to members the negative impact of making costly mistakes.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should know:
- Dangers of making costly errors
- The enticement that creates room for costly mistakes.
TEXT REVIEW: Genesis 25:29-34
a. Being exhausted should not create room for making errors.
b. Esau was ruled by his stomach’s yielding and his name (Edom).
c. Enemy will always hunt for your strength and glory.
d. Be careful, careful of your word when depressed or tired.
LESSON OUTLINE ONE: WHAT IS COSTLY MISTAKES?
A costly mistake is an action or error that results in significant consequences, damaging of reputation that can lead to adverse outcomes that may be difficult to rectify.
EXAMPLES OF COSTLY MISTAKES IN THE BIBLE
- Failure to obey God’s specific instruction by Adam and Eve. Genesis 2:15-16,3:1-7
- Esau despised his birthright because of food. Genesis 25:29-34.
- Moses lost access to the promised land because of his inability to control his anger. Numbers 20:7-12.
- Reuben sleeping with his father’s wife led to him being cursed. Genesis 49.
- Amnon’s inability to restrict his ungodly feelings for his stepsister led to his untimely death.
- Pride led to the withdrawal of Vashti’s royal right.
- Desire for worldly pleasure terminated the glorious ministry of Gehazi, Judas Iscariot and Demas.
LESSON OUTLINE TWO: ENTICEMENT THAT CREATE ROOM FOR COSTLY MISTAKES.
Proverbs 1:10 says, “ My son if sinners entice you, turn your back on them, To entice means to lure, to tempt, to attract, especially with the promise of reward or pleasure. In this present age, many have lost their path to greatness because of worldly enticements such as;
- Desire for wealth, power.
- Sensual pleasures like Amnon, son of king David.
- Excessive pride
- Pursuit of worldly status, like Absalom, he died a shameful death for plotting against his father. King David.
- Evil company. 1 Corinthians 15:33.
SUMMARY: To avoid costly mistakes, set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2
CONCLUSION: Earthly desires can lead to greed, anger, foolishness, arrogance; that is the reason a child of God should practice mindfulness by bringing one’s attention to the present moment, cultivate a sense of contentment and reduce the desire for worldly allures.
WEEKLY ACTIVITY: Discuss some biblical characters who carelessly fell into costly mistakes through their word.
PRAYER POINTS
- Father, help all believers to keep away from errors that will ruin their tomorrow.
- Father, breathe on all saints to remain focused till you come.
- Father, delete all records of shame against my glorious future.
- Father, fortify Daddy and Mummy GO with new anointing for greater height.
- Father, illuminate the hearts of our leaders with your thoughts and your will.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Obedience to God’s specific instruction is very important to get His best.
TUESDAY: Never despise your right like Esau because of food; it is satanic.
WEDNESDAY: Loss of access to the promised land is disheartening and cancerous.
THURSDAY: Pay attention on how to control your anger as a believer. Numbers 20:7-12.
FRIDAY: Lack of control over one’s desire may lead to being cursed. Genesis 49.
SATURDAY: Pride may result in the withdrawal of one royal right.
SUNDAY: Worldly pleasure can terminate glorious ministry and destiny.
HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM
1 I love this family Of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
2 I bless this family of God,
So greatly prospered by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
3 I know this family of God,
So deeply rooted in the word,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
4 I see this family of God,
So highly lifted above all,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
5 Come and join this family of God,
So highly favoured by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE
10 minutes for Opening Prayer, Praise and Worship
10 minutes for Testimonies
15 minutes for Bible Discussion
15 minutes for General Prayers
10 minutes for Questions & Answers
5 minutes for Welcoming New Members
10 minutes for Announcements, Offering, House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.
Total – 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The General Overseer of, The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.
