They say even the devil can wear white robes to church. That's how life is, shiny on the outside, rotten on the inside. In this generation where we clap for anyone who appears to be "winning," we must remind ourselves: not every open door is from God. Some doors are traps in disguise.

Not every celebration is worth clapping for.
And in today's world, where people worship success like it's the Holy Spirit, we need to ask some uncomfortable questions.

Why do we assume that every open door is from God? Why do we call every loud voice a prophet? Why do we mistake noise for anointing, and numbers for God's approval?

Let's stop pretending. Many people are not walking with God. They are simply walking in results. Success, yes. But spiritual fruit? Nothing.

This generation is obsessed with visibility. You blow, and suddenly, people assume God did it. You trend, and everyone calls it "grace." But let me ask you: Is it truly grace?

Jesus was clear. "By their fruits, you shall know them." Not by their platforms. Not by how smooth they talk. Not by how many Bible verses they post online. Real fruit is love, peace, kindness, faithfulness, self-control. Not manipulation, pride, and performance.

I once knew a young man, talented, charismatic, full of fire. In less than a year, he was invited to preach in big churches, had thousands of followers, even wrote a book. But behind the scenes, he was empty. He prayed less, listened to no one, and began cutting corners. Today, he is no longer in ministry. What looked like a miracle was actually a setup. The speed was too much. The foundation was weak.

The devil also opens doors. Make no mistake. He offered Jesus the kingdoms of the world. Fame, influence, power- all without the cross. And many people today are taking that same offer. No obedience, no sacrifice, just results.

We don't like to hear it, but some "successes" are traps. Satan is not against you preaching, as long as your heart is not right. He doesn't mind you being popular, as long as pride eats you from within.

We must wake up. We must check the spirit behind the success. Is this thing born out of intimacy with God, or just ambition dressed up in Scripture? Is the fruit pointing people to Jesus, or just building personal empires?

You can have a microphone and still be far from God. You can fill a stadium and still be spiritually empty. What God values is not how far you rise, but how well you walk with Him.

Let me be blunt. Some of what we call "favor" is simply hustle with Christian branding. And some of what we call "elevation" is the enemy's bait. It looks sweet, it feels right, but it's deadly. Ask Adam and Eve.

Be careful what you clap for. Be careful who you follow. Shine your eyes. Everything that glitters is not gold, and not all gold came from heaven.

Discernment is not suspicion. It is spiritual intelligence. It asks the deeper questions. Does this thing carry the presence of God? Does it bear His character? Is it rooted in truth?

Real anointing is not loud. It is deep. It breaks yokes. It doesn't need hype to prove itself. And those who carry it are often hidden, humble, and heavy with grace.

May we never be celebrated by men and rejected by God.

That is the real tragedy!