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How to Discern the Spirit of Manipulation

March 22, 2014 Belinda Enoma 22 Comments

discern the manipulative spirit


The spirit of manipulation.
That’s the word for today.

It’s a subtle spirit that goes unnoticed.
It is a controlling spirit.
It is a selfish spirit that comes attached with dire consequences.
It does not travel alone.


Someone influenced by a manipulative spirit will turn everything you are doing (and worked hard to do) upside down for his or her own personal benefit. Some parents are influenced by this spirit and they use it to get what they want from their children. Again, it is a selfish spirit.

For example, the spirit of manipulation is skilled at tying adult children to parents cords for a long time so they can’t live their lives or be independent. It uses guilt as a trap to benefit the user but destroys the other party.

Some children are influenced by this spirit to rebel against their parents and family members. Some spouses use this manipulative spirit to be domineering and controlling.

An encounter with someone who is influenced by the spirit of manipulation will make you feel guilty that you aren’t doing enough (meanwhile you are breaking your back with sleepless nights and perhaps bank account to help that person); that your place is with them and not where God has called you to be.

The manipulative spirit will make you believe that your destiny is with the family business meanwhile God has called you to do something else. The manipulative spirit will make you remain at a location which God has already shown you an emergency exit. Instead of going immediately in the direction God has shown you, you are afraid to leave because of guilt and fear.

In Matthew 4:21-22 AMP, Jesus “noticed two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets and putting them right; and He called them. At once they left the boat and their father and joined Jesus as disciples [sided with His party and followed Him].”

Notice that James and John followed Jesus at once, left their father and family business and all! You have to be bold and rebuke the spirit of manipulation.

The day will come when all of us will answer that last call — would you say you lived your best life, used everything God gave you for His glory or you let them slip away because fear and guilt had a huge grip on you?

Watch out for the spirit of manipulation. It destroys relationships, will mess up your plans and will rob your peace. Rebuke it and apply wisdom.


Question: Have you encountered someone with a manipulative spirit either at home, work or in relationships? How did you handle it?

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Belinda Enoma
Belinda Enoma

Belinda is a Global Privacy and Cybersecurity Consultant, Corporate Trainer, Writer, and International Speaker with a unique blend of law and technology expertise. In addition, she is a digital entrepreneur, ordained pastor, mentor to women ready to impact their generation. She is the host of Destiny Chats podcast and lives in New York with her family. For consultation , click here 

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Comments

  1. Keaidy bennett says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    I really enjoyed this article. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Belinda says

      November 15, 2015 at 6:19 PM

      You are welcome Keaidy.

      Reply
      • Malinda says

        April 17, 2018 at 1:28 AM

        Thank you for this word. It was so beautifully put that it was so easy to understand. This one really resonated with me. God bless you!

  2. BEVERLY says

    November 15, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    Thank for this word

    Reply
    • Belinda says

      November 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM

      You are welcome Beverly! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  3. JEREMY says

    May 25, 2016 at 5:34 AM

    This was a very good article to read.

    Reply
  4. meeka says

    June 14, 2016 at 10:33 AM

    This article confirmed what I was feeling in my spirit

    Reply
  5. Lauretta itauma says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    Exactly what I wanted to know

    Reply
  6. Chevez says

    November 22, 2016 at 5:15 AM

    Yes I have been rebuked, thank you. Thank You Father, forgive me in Jesus Precious name Amen

    Reply
  7. Nice says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:51 AM

    Amazing Article. This is how I felt deep down in my spirit. Didn’t know how to express it into words. However, you did a great job!!

    Reply
  8. Jodi says

    January 10, 2017 at 7:37 AM

    Great Article!

    Reply
  9. Samantha says

    January 23, 2017 at 12:09 AM

    This is the word I needed to see

    Reply
  10. ingasiani says

    July 15, 2017 at 6:08 AM

    a timely and helpful article for me.i am filled with fear and guilt because of an authority with this spirit.May God deliver me from this situation.please pray with me.

    Reply
  11. Carolina says

    February 13, 2018 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you! This article allowed me to identify the spirit that has been bothering me the spirit I have been inheritated. Question? Can I bind it? Or should I just confess my transgresión? How to be set free from this spirit?

    Reply
    • TImothy says

      March 21, 2018 at 9:55 PM

      This is very interesting, and thought provoking that will allow each of us to clearly examine our true motive in every area of life’s relationship.

      Reply
  12. Ajah says

    April 3, 2018 at 11:09 PM

    The article just blessed me. Thank you

    Reply
  13. Beverly Hill says

    May 31, 2018 at 9:04 AM

    This article cleared up some things for me and it blessed me greatly Thank you very much.

    Reply
  14. Naledi says

    October 26, 2018 at 5:42 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing ,

    Reply
  15. Ruth says

    May 2, 2019 at 5:15 PM

    Thank you very much my eyes are open to I understand manipulation is just evil I need to shunt be the devil use manipulation on Eve at first thank you

    Reply
  16. Ruth says

    May 2, 2019 at 5:19 PM

    Thank you very much I learned that manipulation is evil i really need to shunt because the devil manupulated Eve of old thank you

    Reply
  17. Keisha says

    June 20, 2019 at 12:12 AM

    Thank you so much for this information. It brought some confirmation .

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    August 16, 2019 at 11:48 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing!
    Your Word of truth gave great insight and confirmation.
    Now I know how to pray and am equipped for battle.

    Bless you!

    Reply

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