Review: Progression of bondage .... Genesis 3 The spirit of REJECTION (Genesis 3:7-12)Rooted in lies (Genesis 3:4,5) Definition of spirit of rejection: a systematic state/condition of the soul (sometimes active, sometimes passive) where there is experienced a void of real, unconditional LOVE, acceptance, and affirmation. (Inner condemnation and pursuit of affirmation is among results) Thoughts, mindsets .... DzYou are worthless; you always fail; you have destroyed your life; no one loves or appreciates you; things, others would be better without you.
dzAgents of rejection: others; events; satan Self (experiences; flesh; self-talk; spiritual wiring; inheritance) Becomes a stronghold that is transferrable and perpetuated! (Adam, before and after .... Genesis 3; Romans 5; Ephesians 2) This spirit leaves a legacy, a deep wounding; a controlling, painful legacy. (See Cain) Satan is a liar (John 8:44) .... Says you can’t get back to Him Manifestation of the spirit of rejection (not an exhaustive list) Victims and carriers are driven to seek approval Always seeking affirmation through performance, from others Overly striving to please people, to make them happyd
Eventually: resignation; blame; explosive anger; withdrawal; pacify with self-medicating activities.
Breaking the spirit of rejection .... (many times this comes in the context of pain) See the issue; face it Rooted in control vs. submission Devil lied about the Father’s intentions. (Genesis 3:4,5) (Remember God’s desire was intimacy .... Imparting His image, love, blessing, dominion through Partnership)
Apply the truth Make His Word final Authority Already perfectly accepted in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 5:17) Affirm His/your authority by resisting the devil and the spirit/demon of rejection. (James 4:7) Be alert and responsive to the enemy’s agenda in your thought-life (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)Accept Reinforcement Allow/call on others to assist you! Prayer; counsel; accountability Warriors of deliverance ★★
One reason we don’t accept people for who they are is because we secretly want them to be who we want them to be!
