The Rules of Engagement

The Rules of Engagement

Scriptural reference for the spirit of mammon Matthew 6:33; Luke 16:9, 11

Signs, symptoms, and manifestations for the spirit of mammon See “Spirit of Oppression” and “Spirits of Egypt, Pharaoh, and Herod.” S pirit of B alaam The spirit of Balaam is a spirit that causes an individual to compromise his convictions, forfeit ministry, disobey divine directives, and sell his soul for money.

Scriptural reference for the spirit of Balaam James 1:13–16; 2 Peter 2; Jude 1–19; Revelation 2:14

Signs, symptoms, and manifestations of the spirit of Balaam

Betrayal

Carnality

Compromise

Contaminated anointing

Filthy lucre

Fraud

Greed

Iniquity

Lust

Misrepresentation

Perversion

Self-centeredness

Selfishness

Sin

Temptation

Worldliness Release Purity of heart, consecrated life, integrity, honesty S pirit of B elial

This outlaw spirit works in confederation with the spirit of Jezebel. It is a spirit assigned to destroy influence, sabotage ministries, undermine authority, and pilfer property. I call this spirit the spiritual mob because of its gangsterlike characteristics. Scriptural reference for the spirit of Belial Deuteronomy 13:13; Judges 19:22–23; 1 Samuel 1:16; 2:12; 10:27; 25:17; 30:22; 1 Kings 21:10–13

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