The teaching of humanism in America's
public schools is a perfect study of Satan's use of gradualism. As the years have gone by,
it has increased in intensity until people are becoming utterly self-centered, lazy,
looking for something to help them escape reality, someone to blame for their failures and
dependent on government for those things we should be doing for themselves. Reading and
heeding the teaching of the Bible seems like a fantasy to us. Therefore, we Christians
find ourselves seeking a God who will take care of all our problems for us. We cannot
understand that God has cut a covenant with us and never cuts out on us. We are the ones who
ask God to do both His part and ours.
We often, in moments of mock
piety, ask God to sit on the throne of our life but do not consider what it will mean.
Once I was carried away with fantasy and asked God to sit on the throne of my life. His
answer was "It's a little crowded here; we cannot both sit here". We need to
consider what this kind of prayer means and not ask such a thing unless we mean to make
the changes that will be required of us.
The Christian life requires a Christian to become
deeply involved in correcting the problems in his own life, thereby learning to know God
and himself and becoming strong in faith as he sees his obedience to the scriptures
bringing corrections in his body, soul and spirit. Then his life will be a strength and
encouragement to all people both saved and lost.
A man can never be so good that God will have to accept him for his
goodness alone without that man accepting God's way of salvation, repentance and worship.
God is not obligated to receive our works in place of obedience to His Word. This is the
basis of all false religions.
The Biblical principals we are to live by are contained in Matt. 22:34-40 and
Mark 12:29-30. We tend to forget that if we love Jesus we will work at keeping all His
Commandments (John 14:15). II Timothy 3:1-7 is the results of breaking the Ten Commandants
(Ex. 20:1-17).
It is easy to see selfishness is the force breaking every
commandment.
Because spirits of self are very sneaky and try to trick and confuse
us, pray something like this before you begin this study.
PRAYER - "Father, I come to you now in the name of Jesus asking you to
send the Seven - Fold Spirit of God upon me (Isa. 11:2) to help me to understand the
selfishness in my life. I bind all self spirits from interfering with my understanding of
my motives and actions. Give me wisdom to attack my problems. Grant me the ability to see
my motives and actions as you do. Father, please forgive, cleanse, and instruct me in your
way. I repent of accepting humanism as a religion to live by. Father, help me to
comprehend the many subtle ways it has controlled my ideals and actions, clouded my view
of you and of life, and kept me from understanding your Word. I now take authority (Luke 10:19) over all the power of the enemy, and I bind him and his demons from interfering
now. I ask you Father to send warrior spirits and angels to assist me (Heb. 1:14). In Jesus Name, Amen."
We complain about the young being so selfish. Where do you think
they were trained? Look in the mirror. Selfishness is a lack of control of self indulgence. One proof of the Holy Spirit's work in us is self control (Gal. 5:5, 22-26). V.22 But the fruit of the Holy Spirit, (the work which His presence within accomplishes) -
is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness
(benevolence), faithfulness: V.23, (meekness, humility) gentleness, self-control
(self-restraint, continence). Against such there is no law. V.24, And those who belong to
Christ Jesus, the Messiah, have crucified the flesh - Godless human nature - with its
passions and appetites and desires.
Let's just take a look at how we parents really flub up. Let's use
the coming Christmas Season as a case in point. We loose demons of self-centeredness on
our children plus those of idolatry. We say to them every so well meaning, "What
would you like for Christmas?" He probably hasn't thought to much about it unless
we've allowed him to get brain washed by TV. So we start him on the self trail.
As a teacher I can tell you that it takes a month or more for your
child to get this self-centeredness under control if at all. My assistant and I would have
to bind up idolatry and self-centeredness, and loose Godly spirits on the children for
weeks after they came back to school. We would use scriptures about self-control, good
work habits and generosity to help them get back into school work.
As we continually probe for their desires, we are really sicking
demons on the child. As parents, we should have the good sense to know what toys our child
should have and when. We should have enough spiritual strength to teach the children why
they can and cannot have certain things. When they say everyone else has it or does it, a
parent gets a great teaching opportunity. If you do not have sound convictions, you will
not be prepared to calmly and powerfully teach with enough conviction to convince them of
your confidence in your knowledge.
We don't just wait for holidays, we are constantly asking the
children, "What do you want for supper?" If there are three children, there will be no
agreement. Why not take on your responsibility and make a wholesome meal; those
who don't like it may wait until the next meal - no snacks. When they get hungry, they
will eat.
What about clothes? Parents are paying; they should say what you
wear. If you are on your own and paying you own bills, you may choose.
Lately, I hear and see moms and dads begging children to obey. In
our day we didn't beg, we told them what they could or could not do. Those children seemed
to be better adjusted and happier than now. It is really more disgusting to see an Ahab
daddy beg a child to be good than to see a mom giving in.
You will need to study your own motives to see why you do the things
you do. They may point to your own need to face up to the need for deliverance from
rejection, bitterness and rebellion, etc. Refusing to shape up, once saved, is serious
rebellion and stupidity.
Do you have enough strength to read, study your Bible and obey it?
Will you take the time to teach your children Biblical principles? Will you be strong
enough to stand up to their objections as the family begins to come into order? The
children really respond well to their father's teaching them. Our children would really be
kicking up a fuss. After Gene talked to them, they would correct quickly.
When we break any commandment, curses are loosed on our children.
This means that demons have a right to work on our children to get them to sin and allow
in more demons. Begin by recognizing and truly repenting of sin in breaking God's
commandments. Then repent with sincere repentance for each commandment you have broken.
PRAYER - "Dear Father, forgive me for setting up gods to worship,
especially the god of self. For placing self on the throne of my life and for serving my
wants. I ask you to give me understanding of myself and the motives for my actions. Help
me to understand how I became my own god. I do repent for being selfish, of always looking
out for myself, of always wanting the best for myself and my family. I am also ashamed to
see how I have taught my children to be selfish. Please forgive me for my selfish motives
and acts, the way I have tried to and have manipulated others to get my desires. Forgive
me for serving you to bring honor to myself. Oh Lord, please cleanse me and instruct me in
your way. I will apply myself diligently to learn your way and do it."
It is a serious thing to make a vow to God and not pay it. If you
plan to keep this vow, you may pray a prayer something like this:
For the men: "Dear Father, I will apply myself to study
Biblical principals. I will live them and teach them to my children. I will not berate nor
harass my wife and children as they learn."
For the women: "Dear Father, I will apply myself to study
Biblical principals. I will incorporate them into my life. I will live them and teach them
to our children. I will not belittle or disrespect my husband as he leads us." ~Earline Moody
~Bits and Pieces of the DELIVERANCE MANUAL by Gene and Earline Moody
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