The Rules of Engagement

Knowing Your Enemy

another city or state and feel the presence of the abuser, who can pick up his activities and whereabouts. This is because they form strong lines of commu nication between themselves. When there is a covenant made, it is not only made between the persons, but also the between the familiar spirits assigned to them. They form attachments in the realm of the spirit, which are often difficult to break. You should never establish any kind of association with anyone or any institution without first getting a green light from the Father. Familiar spirits know the person to whom they are assigned so well that they can even imitate them. This ability produces the deceptive element in a séance. People are often convinced that the diviner is talking and communing with their dead relatives or loved ones. These are not dead relatives but very evil spirits, attempting to hold them captive in the darkness of their underworld activities. The Bible warns us against establishing any kind of communication with familiar spirits. Leviticus 19:31 clearly tells us not to regard “them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God.” I believe Saul was aware of this commandment. To go as undetected as one who ignores a commandment of God, Saul attempted to hide his real identity by camouflaging himself. As you read the account of his rendezvous experience with the witch of Endor, you will notice that the familiar spirit knew who he was in spite of his masquerade. First Samuel 28:3–25 gives us further insight to the activities of familiar spirits. As you read this account, please observe the following:

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Samuel is dead. The witch sees “gods” ascending out of the earth (regions of the underworld). These are actual familiar (demonic) spirits disguising themselves as Samuel. The response of Saul was fear. Second Timothy 1:7 states that God does not give you the spirit of fear.

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Familiar spirits form confederations, tracking activities of men and women of God, divine visitations, and kingdom initiatives through religious spirits as well. Acts 16:16–21 records another instance where we read of a young woman who was able to work with familiar spirits. The intent was to discredit Paul’s ministry by deceiving the people, causing them to believe that he was associated with her.

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