The Rules of Engagement

The Rules of Engagement

Release Order, protocol, humility, unity, the mind of Christ, submission, hope, faith, and longsuffering S pirit of M adness or M ental I llness I want to handle this category as sensitively as possible because there are a variety of contributing factors that may cause mental illness, such as hormonal imbalance, physical and emotional abuse, drug addiction, and so on. Inasmuch as I am aware that there are certain conditions that can be caused by spirits of oppression, I am equally aware that God does not place any form of illness upon us. In writing this section, I am not implying that the enemy has possessed everyone who displays characteristics of mental illness. I am, however, saying that we need to place the blame on the char acter from which these unfortunate conditions emanate: Satan himself. Revelation 18:11–13 speaks of Satan utilizing the mental capacity of man to fulfill his plans and purposes in the earth realm. One of the ways he utilizes the minds of men is to create mental disorders and irrational, obsessive behaviors, impairing the capacity to function adequately and appropriately. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill defines mental illness as “a group of disorders causing severe disturbances in thinking, feeling, and relating,” which diminishes one’s ability to cope with normal demands. 2 Common mental and emotional difficulties include anxiety disorders, substance abuse, Alzheimer’s disease, and phobias. Scriptural reference for the spirit of madness or mental illness Mark 5:1–20

Signs, symptoms, and manifestations of the spirit of madness or mental illness

Addictions

Alienation

Alzheimer’s Confusion

Bipolar

Compulsive behavior

Craziness Dementia

Death

Delusional projections

Dependent disorder

Depression

Derangement

Dread

Embarrassment

Fear

Feeling down

Grandiosity

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