The House of Oil

The House of Oil

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The Dwelling of the Wise

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Wisdom builds what indulgence destroys.

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A young man inherits more than a house—he inherits a legacy of wisdom. As storms rise and communities falter, five stories unfold, revealing the power of stewardship, spiritual awakening, and the oil that never runs dry.

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Premise...

    When Tega inherits his late uncle’s modest bungalow in Warri, Nigeria, he expects little more than dusty furniture and faded memories. But beneath the floorboards lies a hidden cellar—stocked with jars of oil, sacks of grain, and a journal filled with ancient wisdom. Flush with inheritance money and eager to enjoy life, Tega dismisses the cellar as outdated and irrelevant. He sells the supplies, throws lavish parties, and indulges in every pleasure money can buy.

But when the music fades and the storms roll in, Tega finds himself broke, broken, and spiritually empty. In desperation, he opens the forgotten journal and discovers a verse that pierces his soul:  

 “There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it.” — Proverbs 21:20.

Now faced with the ruins of his choices, Tega must decide whether to rebuild his life on the wisdom he once ignored—or remain trapped in the echo of his own indulgence.

The House of Oil is a story of awakening, stewardship, and the quiet power of spiritual legacy. It marks the beginning of a journey where wisdom becomes the foundation—and the oil never runs dry.

 

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The story begins...

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In the bustling city of Warri, Nigeria, a young man named Tega inherited his late uncle’s house—a modest bungalow tucked between mango trees and rusted fences. Inside, he found something unexpected: a small cellar stocked with jars of oil, sacks of grain, and a dusty journal titled “Wisdom for the Dwelling.”

Tega, fresh out of university and flush with inheritance money, saw the cellar as a relic of old-fashioned living. “Why store oil when you can order pizza?” he laughed. He sold the grain, gave away the oil, and used the money to throw lavish parties. His house became the neighborhood’s hotspot—music, wine, and endless pleasure.

But the journal sat untouched.

Months passed. The parties faded. The money dried up. One rainy night, Tega stood in his empty kitchen, staring at a leaking roof and an unpaid electricity bill. He hadn’t saved. He hadn’t planned. He hadn’t prayed.

Desperate, he finally opened the journal. Inside were his uncle’s reflections on Proverbs 21:20:

  - “There is desirable treasure, and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it.”

Tega wept. The cellar was empty—just like his spirit.

The next morning, Tega walked to the market—not to buy wine, but to buy oil. He began rebuilding the cellar, one jar at a time. He planted vegetables in the backyard. He started hosting quiet Bible studies instead of loud parties.

His house became a place of peace, not noise. A place of wisdom, not waste.

Years later, when a flood swept through the neighborhood, Tega’s house stood firm. He had stored. He had prepared. He had learned.

And in the cellar, the oil never ran dry.

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Moral Reflection...

    Tega’s story reminds us: wisdom doesn’t just protect your house—it preserves your legacy. In a world that celebrates indulgence, God calls us to stewardship. The oil in your dwelling is not just for today—it’s for the storm that’s coming.

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Devotional Reflection...

    Tega’s story is a mirror. In a world that celebrates indulgence, God calls us to stewardship. The oil in your dwelling is not just for today—it’s for the storm that’s coming.

 “He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.” — Proverbs 21:17.

“There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it.” — Proverbs 21:20.

Challenge: 

    What are you storing in your spiritual cellar?  

Prayer: 

    “Lord, teach me to treasure what You treasure.”  

Action: 

    Fast from one indulgence this week. Use that time or resource to bless someone else.

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🫅Author’s Note 

    This story was written for the Global Altar community—a place where believers from every nation gather under One God. May it stir your heart toward wisdom, and remind you that what you build in secret will sustain you in the storm.