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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I really enjoyed this article. It was exactly what I needed. Thank you.
You are welcome Keaidy.
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!
Thank for this word
You are welcome Beverly! Thanks for stopping by.
This was a very good article to read.
This article confirmed what I was feeling in my spirit
Exactly what I wanted to know
Yes I have been rebuked, thank you. Thank You Father, forgive me in Jesus Precious name Amen
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!!
Great Article!
This is the word I needed to see
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.
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?
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.
The article just blessed me. Thank you
This article cleared up some things for me and it blessed me greatly Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for sharing ,
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
Thank you very much I learned that manipulation is evil i really need to shunt because the devil manupulated Eve of old thank you
Thank you so much for this information. It brought some confirmation .
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!