Marriage Killers exist everywhere… There is no end to this subject since the devil who is not inventive will exploit every chink in our armor, running at us with the wind and the hill behind him. 2 Corinthians 2:11: “lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.”
Some common issues I have had occasion to minister to in the Holy Spirit are necessarily exposed and dealt with at a spiritual level because they are issues that seem to attack the very spirit of a person. Repentance and forgiveness are the primary to the need for effective deliverance to be ministered.
Molestation in the background is sometimes overstated due to media attention or the effect of an oversaturated imagination. Nevertheless it is common and extremely damaging to relationships. The best natural advice I have found is: if you have no memory of it; don’t go digging because you set yourself up for demonic deception. Remember Satan is the accuser of the brethren. There is an issue of timing that will allow the Holy Spirit to deal with the matter like a surgeon. Don’t shake the fruit off the tree before it is ripe. If you do have a good reason for suspecting molestation, see an expert professional first.
Peter Pan Syndrome: The boy who never grew up; this problem can affect both sexes, but it appears more often among men. Some characteristics of the disorder are the inability of individuals to take on responsibilities, to commit themselves or to keep promises; excessive care about the way they look and personal well-being and their lack of self-confidence; even though they don’t seem to
show it. They actually come across as exactly the opposite. Wendy “makes every decision and takes on the responsibilities of her partner, thus justifying his unreliability. We can find Wendy people even within the immediate family: the overprotecting mothers.” Peter Pan rages at frustrations and seeks escapes. They are good at self preservation and will gloss over any attempt to mirror the issue back at them. We all reflect aspects of this.
Pornography takes on many forms and is a reflection of our jaded appetites in society. I once managed with a company selling general interest books and one called “Death by Chocolate” which you would assume would be a best seller with women. Not so, men were the main purchasers of this collection of photographs of mouth-watering chocolate creations. Did they take it home to their wives? No, they hid it in the desk at the office etc. Chocography! There is a natural inclination in many to be collectors of things we secretly like. This tendency makes us vulnerable to developing secret hidden fascinations for forbidden things. This can go on to be a demonic bondage in lives and requires confession and renouncing before it turns into regrettable actions. Sow a thought, reap an act!
Demonic Possession is mostly a rare thing but oppression is common. Possession is frequently suspected but whichever is the case, there is always a devil involved. We all have personal attention from devils assigned to destroy us who need a base sin to attach to. Possession produces often bizarre irrational behaviour and you will surely notice it. Total repentance and occasionally deliverance through faith is required.
Spiritual Adultery is common in cults or groups where the leader becomes the standard by which husbands are measured. This is very wrong and can be the reason for the husband not becoming or continuing as a Christian. The pastor of a church should be exemplary of spiritual life not some success symbol.
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