The Rules of Engagement

The Rules of Engagement

S uicidal T houghts Elijah is one of our greatest examples of the effectiveness of this weapon in the life of a believer. Even Jesus was attacked by this spirit. Just prior to His crucifixion, He was attacked in the Garden of Gethsemane. (See 1 Kings 19:1–4; Matthew 26:38.) T horn in the F lesh A thorn in the flesh is an area of weakness that Satan is allowed to consis tently focus on so that, as a result of the existence of the thorn, the individual, like Paul, fosters a total dependence on God and not self. (See 2 Corinthians 12:7.) T raditions of M en Traditions are elements of a culture passed down from generation to genera tion, especially by oral communication and modeling. (See Matthew 15:2–3, 6; Mark 7:3.) T ransference of S pirits Transference of spirits is the transmigration of a spirit from one person to another. This can happen by laying on hands, association, sexual encounters, incantation, contracts, covenants, oaths, or talisman. (See 1 Corinthians 15:33.) U nbelief Unbelief is another powerful weapon. It differs from doubt in that doubt says, “I need more information.” Unbelief, on the other hand, says, “No matter how much information you give me, I still don’t believe.” The first generation of Hebrews who were delivered from the hand of Pharaoh died because of their unbelief. This weapon restrains the power of God. (See Matthew 13:58; Hebrews 4:1–2, 11.)

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