Loyal
All right Sue...Teach me...Tell me about the word 'Christ' The Anointed One and His anointing. Teach me Sue. I'm here and I'm listening.
How to get free from dark spirits
Loyal
Of course you refuse to teach....You do not know...Arguing is too much fun?
Loyal
Sue I really don't think that I've ever said anything that you actually agree with...I'm sure that if I said the sky was blue and water is wet, you would find something to argue about that. Mr Quantrill is the same.
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The best way to get rid of such evil spirits is by not letting them even get close to you in the first place! It's too complicated to discern if what you've got is an illness or a spirit or both. Sometimes you just inherited a disease, sometimes you were just harassed by spirits and sometimes you're possessed by any of them. This is not a matter of possessing this so called evil item that was "cursed", it's about how much power do you let them exercise on your soul. There are people that have more faith in the paranormal events and devilish manifestations than in Christ. There are case where the so called possession is psychosomatic in nature, especially if the afflicted people had visited so called hiptonizers and fake "exorcists".
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The only thing I don't especially agree with is your comment regarding hypnotists -- there is genuine hypnosis that is very good / helpful. And there are those can't be hypnotized. And there Are problems with going to them. Just depends on the situation.
A born-again believer Can't be possessed by a demon. oppressed, yes, but not Possessed.
Ya, good rule of thumb -- don't mess around with that stuff in the first place.
A born-again believer Can't be possessed by a demon. oppressed, yes, but not Possessed.
Ya, good rule of thumb -- don't mess around with that stuff in the first place.
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Sometimes evil spirits manifest Sue, and when they do, they need to be dealt with, and they're dealt with using the Word of God and facing them down. a person who has spent many years exploring scripture has fed on understandings and when those understandings are needed they are brought to mind by the Holy Spirit. A believer who has fed on the word for several years, would be astounded at the amount of scripture the Holy Spirit can bring to mind.
Loyal
Trevor -- Of course the Holy Spirit will bring Scriptures to mind to be used. Frequently for me.
Your comment concerning that sometimes evil spirits manifest themselves. Well -- yes they do , but under what circumstances. People messing around with Ojie boards? We are not to mess around with that stuff.
We are not to go to 'fortune tellers' in order to know the future. That's for God alone to know.
Nowdays the only situation I can think of -- is if someone buys a house in your neighborhood who deals with that sort of thing. Or rents in a neighborhood and exhibits 'unusual' behavior. Be watchful.
But I really don't believe that anyone should go after evil spirits to try to do anything with them. If a person can lead that person to Christ, that would be the solution.
Your comment concerning that sometimes evil spirits manifest themselves. Well -- yes they do , but under what circumstances. People messing around with Ojie boards? We are not to mess around with that stuff.
We are not to go to 'fortune tellers' in order to know the future. That's for God alone to know.
Nowdays the only situation I can think of -- is if someone buys a house in your neighborhood who deals with that sort of thing. Or rents in a neighborhood and exhibits 'unusual' behavior. Be watchful.
But I really don't believe that anyone should go after evil spirits to try to do anything with them. If a person can lead that person to Christ, that would be the solution.
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In over fifty years I've met a couple, they manifested in people who came to fellowship. They weren't pleasant encounters.
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I hold a skeptical view towards those who are doing deliverance ministries for show and making big money on it. It is not biblical if you know Scriptures well. ANYTHING done for show and for profit come not from God but from the devil. Don’t forget that the Scriptures are filled with warnings about false miracles and supernatural wonders, all of them are for show and done to fill the pockets of those who work false miracles.
God’s own Son Jesus never turned deliverance ministries into profit making shows. In fact, He kept a low profile throughout His own ministry. There was no advertisement on His miracles, He even had to hide from people sometimes. So did His apostles keep a low profile when they enter a new area to do ministry. Paul was in fact distressed when a girl possessed by a familiar spirit started advertising his ministry and he cast such a familiar spirit out of her. God’s ministry does not advertise or make money, if this ministry spreads, its through word of mouth and not self advertising.
Take heed and beware of false apostles and miracle workers, Jesus and His apostles warned about such deceivers many times.
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There are many churches that do not move in the Spirit of God and so spiritual confrontations seldom arise, but in fellowships where the Spirit is invited to lead, spiritual gifts and anomalies occur. and where this happens ministries come to light as the church comes to life. Jesus may well have warned about false teachers, but he also sent out his followers with the commission to heal the sick, cast out demons and raise the dead. As well as being called to be as wise as serpents and as gentle as doves, we are called to walk in the ways of Jesus and be led by the Spirit. To do this, is to, at times, take risks.
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I am talking about ministries that are actively trying to make big profits and advertise their ministries around, not spiritual occurrences in church gatherings.
Jesus said to His disciples: “Freely you have received, freely give”. Spiritual and deliverance gifts are freely given by God to His people, so why would any true deliverance minister charge money for serving people with those free gifts from God? And why would any wise Christian trust in so called deliverance ministers who don’t even obey Jesus by giving freely?
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You're right Enxu, there are many charlatans who become millionaires with private planes and large estates, but I don't believe true believers would be taken in, even though their meetings are often full to overflowing. I once went to a meeting lead by Benny Hinn. He performed many 'miracles' and he blew on a whole section of the audience and they collapsed, but I didn't get a witness on it. He didn't have the humility of Jesus, he was arrogant and he strutted like a peacock. I was pleased when it became time to leave.
Loyal
Trevor -- the portion of Scripture you mentioned -- it was for a specific time and place. And others have taken that to mean that believers Will be able to do those things simply as believers. That we Should be casting out demons. Well -- there was a missionary we'd known a few years ago. He and wife had been called to minister in another country. One of the areas was known for demon worship. So -- with much prayer -- the missionary started approaching that area / the people. He started building a relationship and was able to lead the witch doctor and others to the Lord.
As for Benny Hinn -- any of those TV people -- or any Pentecostal preachers -- they know how to 'work an audience' -- meaning they create an emotional atmosphere that results in people being 'blown and they collapse'. I would have been out of there in 2 seconds.
As for Benny Hinn -- any of those TV people -- or any Pentecostal preachers -- they know how to 'work an audience' -- meaning they create an emotional atmosphere that results in people being 'blown and they collapse'. I would have been out of there in 2 seconds.
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We should be moving in the Spirit Sue, and if that entails dealing with the enemy, in any form, then that's what we are called to do. I didn't ask evil spirits to turn up at our meetings, but a couple did and we had to deal with them. As for Benny Hinn, I had never heard of him, we were invited to one of his meetings being assured that he was the real deal. It wasn't until I saw and heard him that I realised that he was, in deed, not the real deal. By this time our fellowship were seated in the midst of a packed auditorium and, I was interested to find out the reaction of our group regarding his 'ministry'. It made for interesting discussions.
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Benny Hinn is a fake.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
Our battle ;
Ephesians 6:12-13 - 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
2 Timothy 4:3 - For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers;
The answer for us;
Proverbs 3:5 -
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and lean not on your own understanding;
Psalms 5:11 -But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; let those also who love Your name
Be joyful in You.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
Our battle ;
Ephesians 6:12-13 - 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
2 Timothy 4:3 - For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers;
The answer for us;
Proverbs 3:5 -
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and lean not on your own understanding;
Psalms 5:11 -But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; let those also who love Your name
Be joyful in You.
Loyal
Active
One sentence, one verse
Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.