No More Toleration, It Is Confrontation Time!! Part 8 Insubordination Is Idolatry!!!

1 Samuel 15

Weekend Meditation--No More Toleration, It Is Confrontation Time!! Part 8 Insubordination Is Idolatry!!!

Teaching from the book:  Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit, by John Paul Jackson

Witness idolatry throughout the Bible:  H8655 tĕraphiym spelled tav, resh, peh, yod, mem--idolatry, idols, images

1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

Torah: Genesis 31:19
Prophets: Ezekiel 21:21, Hosea 3:4, Zechariah 10:2
Writings: Judges 17:5, 2 Kings 23:24

Jeremiah 5:23-24 But my people have rebellious hearts; they have turned against me and gone off into idolatry. Though I am the one who gives them rain each year in spring and fall and sends the harvest times, yet they have no respect or fear for me.


1 Samuel 15:23 “For rebellion is like the sin of sorcery, stubbornness like the crime of idolatry.  Because you have rejected the word of Adonai, he too has rejected you as king.”

Progressive Development
Left unchecked, a Jezebel spirit will drive a person deeper into occult development. This spirit will seek to destroy the pastor’s home and the life of a church. Unfortunately, this ravaging pattern of events has been replayed countless times by “the mistress of sorceries, who sells … families” (Nahum 3:4). More than likely, you will find believers in your church family who are innocently deceived by these demonic forces. Since they do not understand God’s Word, they will be unable rightly to discern the spirits that drive them

Nahum 3:4  “Because of the continual whoring of this whore, this alluring mistress of sorcery,
who sells nations with her whoring and families with her sorcery;

1 John 4:1 Dear friends, don’t trust every spirit. On the contrary, test the spirits to see whether they are from God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Romans 1:22 Claiming to be wise, they have become fools!

Resident In A Church
Although a Jezebel spirit likes to attach itself to a person, it can infiltrate and permeate the atmosphere of an entire congregation. Then it will curtail, detour, or even kill prophetic words of invitation to a higher calling for that body of believers. A lack of confrontation due to unsanctified mercy can influence the spiritual impact of even a mature church. Remember, all unchecked sin will eventually ripen and bring forth fruit that leads to death.

Balaam's Error
Balaam, the soothsayer (Joshua 13:22), also drew upon the occult for revelation and empowerment. In Hebrew, the word “soothsayer” is quacam, which means to determine by magical scroll. In using the word soothsayer, Scripture suggests that Balaam perverted his prophetic anointing by practicing the magical arts. Although God spoke to Balaam in the beginning, he later chose to follow darkness, which led to his own demise. For a hefty reward, Balaam was asked by the messengers of Balak, King of Moab to curse Israel. God had forbidden Balaam to prophesy against Israel. Hoping he could change God’s mind, Balaam began to question God. In doing so, he demonstrated his unbroken will, defiance, and insubordination and became increasingly controlling. In this way, he was like Jezebel. He practiced stubborn manipulation and veiled control until he passed the point of no return. As such, Balaam’s life manifests the progression of a Jezebel spirit.

Joshua 13:22 CJB Along with the others the people of Isra’el killed with the sword, they also struck down Bil‘am the son of B‘or, who practiced divination.

Ulterior Motives
A subtle distinction exists between entreating God as an intercessor and seeking to override God’s commands as a manipulator. A person’s motive distinguishes the two. Motive will discern personal gain from corporate gain. Since God is able to search our hearts and discern our motives, He knew that Balaam wanted to manipulate God’s laws in order to claim the reward. Balaam’s motive was driven by selfish desires.

Insubordination
Wrong responses originate in an attitude of subtle questioning and cajoling. These arise from a heart of insubordination. Just as rebellion is as witchcraft, the Lord says that insubordination is as idolatry (1 Samuel 15:23). In the Hebrew, insubordination means “to push, to press, to urge.” A heart of insubordination refuses to be persuaded by those in authority. Individuals with such a heart will distrust, resist, and look for a way to thwart authority. They will do anything to get what they want.

1 Samuel 15:23 “For rebellion is like the sin of sorcery, stubbornness like the crime of idolatry.
Because you have rejected the word of Adonai, he too has rejected you as king.”

Discerning Motives
Whenever a motive to usurp authority is discerned, confrontation must come from the pastor. A pastor must personally question such individuals and discern their motives. In addition, such confrontations should be done with great gentleness, seeking to avoid putting people in defensive postures. However, be prepared. A person with a Jezebel spirit will try to convince a pastor or leadership that he or she is innocent. They will deny any wrong doing or underhandedness. They will insist their insights and methods are correct. Furthermore, these appeals will usually have a controlling, demanding spirit behind them.

Galatians 6:1 Brothers, suppose someone is caught doing something wrong. You who have the Spirit should set him right, but in a spirit of humility, keeping an eye on yourselves so that you won’t be tempted too.

Giving Impurely
Like Balaam, those with a Jezebel spirit will bait, entice, and sell themselves to obtain power and endorsement. These individuals must be confronted during these campaigns and shown their need for repentance.

Numbers 23:1-3 1 Bil‘am said to Balak, “Build me seven altars here, and prepare me seven bulls and seven rams here.”  2 Balak did as Bil‘am said; then Balak and Bil‘am offered a bull and a ram on each altar. 3 Bil‘am said to Balak, “Stand by your burnt offering while I go off; maybe Adonai will come and meet me; and whatever he shows me I will tell you.” He went off to a bare hill.

Intent To Injure
Manipulation, in itself, is wrong. Coupled with malice, it becomes evil. When malice is evident, confrontation must occur. According to Webster’s Dictionary, to manipulate means “to manage or control artfully or by shrewd use of influence, especially in an unfair or fraudulent way.” Manipulation involves skill and influence. It is often used underhandedly or covertly, in order to gain advantage. Having calculated their downfall, Balaam knew their sexual sin would force God to judge them—creating the same effect as it would had Balaam actually demanded God curse Israel. Hence, Balaam would acquire his reward and Israel would be cursed.

Numbers 31:16 Look, these women caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to trespass against the Lord in the incident of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the Lord.

Twisted Thinking
Individuals given to a Jezebel spirit have a conscience that has been seared—calling good “evil” and evil “good.” Their speculations have become futile and their hearts have become darkened. Scripture says they are without excuse. Thinking themselves to be wise, they became fools. When an individual given over to a Jezebel spirit reaches this stage of maliciousness, confrontation and removal must occur. The time for repentance has passed.

Romans 1:20-23 CJB
20 For ever since the creation of the universe his invisible qualities — both his eternal power and his divine nature — have been clearly seen, because they can be understood from what he has made. Therefore, they have no excuse; 21 because, although they know who God is, they do not glorify him as God or thank him. On the contrary, they have become futile in their thinking; and their undiscerning hearts have become darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they have become fools! 23 In fact, they have exchanged the glory of the immortal God for mere images, like a mortal human being, or like birds, animals or reptiles!

Practiced Skills
Individuals with a Jezebel spirit are skilled in getting their way. They may use strategies of flattery, persuasion, sexual seduction, slander, lying, accusation, intimidation, secrecy, persecution, framing another person for a wrong done, or generating emotional and/or spiritual dependency in someone. Such individuals are driven by jealousy, rivalry, elitism, and a need to self-promote, dominate, and monopolize someone’s time and attention. Furthermore, these individuals will malign anyone who gets in their way.

Jealousy
A spirit of jealousy plays a key role in fueling a Jezebel spirit. Jealousy seeks to monopolize the attention, admiration, or energy of its subjects. When coupled with control, a person driven by jealousy will seek to eliminate any competition. A Jezebelite is always threatened by gifted prophetic people, because through revelation a Jezebelite’s cloaked schemes are revealed.

Accusation
Accusation is another common tool used by an individual with a Jezebel spirit. When this spirit is fully developed, demons assist the person to intimidate and induce fear in others. Accusation’s power is satanic. It sows fear in an individual’s heart. It causes people to run. Satan is the accuser of the brethren, as well as the father of lies. An accusing spirit also works hand-and-glove with a religious spirit. Together, they become a formidable and unrighteous force at work in a church, forging a critical base of support for HaSatan’s cause.

Revelation 12:10  Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying,“Now have come God’s victory, power and kingship, and the authority of his Messiah; because the Accuser of our brothers, who accuses them day and night before God, has been thrown out!
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