God equates rebellion with witchcraft, which is defined as power gained by the assistance of evil spirits (1 Samuel 15:23). It makes little difference whether an individual is cognizant of the evil spirits influencing him or her. In Scripture, Jezebel was distinguished by witchcraft (2 Kings 9:22a). So, it should not be surprising that a Jezebel spirit operates through witchcraft (rebellion), even in the early stages of this spirits rule in someones life. IMPOSING ON OTHERS The spirit of witchcraft imposes its will by manipulating others. Raping the value of each individual, witchcraft bypasses an individuals decision-making capabilities and establishes its own higher authority at the expense of its victim. It may involve an expression of illegitimate authority that has been usurped. It may also involve an unrighteous expression of legitimate authority. For instance, a pastor may use his or her authority unrighteously by manipulating others in the Body. At the heart of such actions is an attitude of irreverence —devaluing an individual who is made in Gods image. This spirit also portrays disrespect for the preciousness of the human will. God gave us the gift of free will and God Himself does not violate it. Manipulating others does not make an individual a witch —someone who has covenanted with Satan. Nor does it mean the individual is a practitioner of magic, hexes, potions, and incantations. But it suggests that a person is masking his or her true intention. A Jezebelite allows others to become sacrificial pawns in order to accomplish his or her plan. Its followers are simply convinced the Jezebelite is right and the pastor is wrong. Initially, most believe that by imposing their will they are only seeking to build Gods Kingdom. They are not in touch with their own rebellion that blinds them to what God is doing. Those who practice manipulation in their homes and in personal relationships will do the same in church settings, unless the error is corrected. For a church to flourish, however, control and manipulation must cease. John Paul Jackson Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:16:31 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015