The Rules of Engagement

Weapons of Mass Destruction

his conversion, residue from his activities in the occult was still evident. Although he had been converted, he still needed deliverance. A ttention -S eeking A ctivities In life you will run across people who will do anything to gain center stage and to be at the center of everyone’s attention. These individuals usually are starved for attention, plagued with the spirit of jealousy, or just plain insecure. Stemming from their upbringing, this state usually is the result of having not received appropriate attention in their unique love language. A voidance Avoidance activities are socially, emotionally, or psychologically generated disorders whereby a person shuns responsibilities or circumvents account ability through justification, excuses, or alibis. Usually a person who is skilled in this area will be seduced into living a hermit-type life, avoiding confron tational situations, uncomfortable conditions, or anything that moves them out of their abnormal comfort zone. B acklash Backlash is the spiritual repercussion an individual experiences after making spiritual inroads in prayer and gaining new territories through spiritual warfare activities. This is satanic quid pro quo ; as the saying goes: “You kill my cat, I’ll kill your dog.” Do not be intimidated. Be like David—don’t give up or give in. Don’t throw in the towel or raise a white flag of defeat. If the enemy causes any losses or setbacks, pursue, prevail, and recover all! (See 1 Samuel 30:1–8.) B acksliding The word backsliding is an old English term used to describe the regressive action of an individual who, having made progress toward a more ethically, morally, and spiritually enriched life, reverts back to a less-than-admirable life of immorality, spiritual depravity, and spiritual and emotional immatu rity. When the spirit of backsliding hits you, it has the potential to cause you

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