Witches Among Us Pt.2

The sin of rebellion is equal to witchcraft.  Here it is as a simple mathematical equation: Rebellion + Stubbornness = Witchcraft.  The Word of God could not be plainer! This doesn't require anyone to be a theologian or a rocket scientist to understand that the spirit of rebellion is wicked and dark in nature.  Once again, the Word gives us the insight into why this spirit is so difficult to overcome.  "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalted itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled."(1 Corinthians 10:4-6)  As a rule: it is always wise to let the Bible interpret itself.  Therefore, the answers that we seek are always found in the scriptures.  By definition, biblical strongholds are defined as: "A house of thoughts".  This is the place where we truly live.  It is the realm of the soul, which is the "seat of our personality".  It is where our mind, will and emotions reside.  What we think, what we believe, and what determines our actions reside in our thoughts.  As a truth, many times what we think is not always correct.  There will always be those who no matter what, have to be right!  Sadly, these individuals, even when shown that their way of thinking is against the Word of God are still reluctant to repent and change.  More committed to the 'worship of their thoughts', they attempt to make the Word bow to their strongholds.  The danger of undying commitment to our thoughts is that there is a tendency to unconsciously erect an altar to our thoughts!  The result of rebellion is idolatry.  Idolatry is defined as: 1. the religious worship of idols; 2. excessive or blind adoration, reverence, or devotion.  Selah

Rebellion: Witchcraft Pt. 1

1 Samuel 15:23 "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry." It is frightening that there are 'witches among us.'  As in the case of King Saul, his disobedience and excuses brought him into the realm of witches, warlocks and idol worshippers! Rebellion is dangerous!  There are individuals who really don't understand the depth of wickedness which are intrinsically identified with the works of the flesh.  Witchcraft can be defined as: "The soulish, manipulation of another's will over another." In a word: Manipulation!  This spirit plagues churches, relationships, and even the workplace where people  use manipulation to control others.  Particularly through intimidation, carnal reasoning and disobedience to the Word of God!  These individuals will try to out-think God by substituting their thoughts which they perceive to be a better way than the Way.  'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the  Lord.' Isaiah 55:8  Thoughts contrary to the Word of God, which attempt to resist His revealed will and construct strongholds (literally, a house of thoughts) which are nothing more than 'altar's of idolatry' where witches worship! This is the unfortunate spiritual reality: There are witches among us!