The Rules of Engagement

Weapons of Mass Destruction

S atanic C oncentration Satanic concentration is the total focus of satanic powers upon a specific object or person. Satan often focuses on one person in a family, a church, a territory, or a group of people to the exclusion of others. Usually this person has a divine purpose that threatens Satan. The following are examples of indi viduals who came under this attack. Read the references for further exposure and enlightenment: Joseph (Gen. 37–39), the nation of Israel (Exod. 1–12), Esther and Mordecai (Esth. 1–8), Nehemiah (Neh. 4; 6:1–16), and Jesus (the Gospels). S candal In 1 Corinthians 5:1–5 the enemy attempted to not only destroy an indi vidual through scandal, but also to undermine the influence of the local assembly within its community as well. In Matthew 16:21–26, Jesus rebuked Peter because he perceived that Satan had set him up for a scandalous under taking in His life. In this text, the word offence comes from the Greek word skandalon and is probably a derivative of another Greek word kampt , which is a trap stick (bent sapling) or a snare (figurative cause of displeasure or sin), which gives occasion for someone to trip, stumble, or fall. Kampt is the actual feeling of being offended or the thing that causes the offense. Scandal is the English translation for this word. The American Heritage Dictionary defines this word as “a publicized incident that brings about disgrace or offends the moral sensibilities of society; a person, thing, or circumstance that causes or ought to cause disgrace or outrage.” A scandal can cause irreversible damage to reputation or character, espe cially if there is a public disclosure of immoral or grossly improper behavior. Scandals cause shame, embarrassment, and disgrace. They can be caused by talk or expressions of injurious, malicious statements that are damaging to one’s character. According to Proverbs 22:1, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” S eduction This weapon is used just as bait is used for fish. It is designed to entice, attract, or draw a person into a wrong or foolish course of action. Seductions can be verbal or nonverbal. (See 2 Kings 21:9; Ezekiel 13:10; 1 Timothy 4:1.)

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