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NO STRIFE ZONE Proverbs 18:6,7: A fool's lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Proverbs tell us that a fool’s lips bring him strife. Well, if it brings him strife it must be coming from somewhere. Where does strife come from? The pit of Hell. It is, in fact, The Spirit of Strife that passes through our lips when we are not ruled by the Holy Spirit, but by other spirits. The proverb tells us it is a “snare” to our soul. Who is it that would lay out a snare to souls? You got it –none other than Satan, himself. The Spirit of Strife brings the undoing of an individual, of a marriage, of a family. Yet, we cannot say, “The Devil made me do it” for it is we who open our mouths to allow the Spirit of Strife to go forth to do it’s deadly deeds. We have the choice to forbid that spirit from taking dominion over our souls and our relationships; God has the power to subdue him. For whatever we bind on earth will be bound in heaven, but we must exercise the self-control to forbid the Spirit of Strife from taking over our lives and relationships. Nothing good happens where the Spirit of Strife is in dominion, and where the Spirit of Strife is lord, Jesus is not! We are not each other’s enemy, but we do have an enemy -The Spirit of Strife. Husbands and wives must join forces, close ranks, and put aside any personal grievances they may have to stand together against this enemy, or they will surely be defeated by it. How can we defeat the Spirit of Strife? By not reacting according to the flesh, but rather responding according to the Holy Spirit. Set up a "NO STRIFE” zone in the house. Put up signs if you have to. When you sense his presence call a ‘STRIFE ALERT!!” Do whatever it takes to protect your home, your marriage, and your family against this spiritual terrorist. You can do it; it’s your choice and His power! Question for the both of us: When do we notice that the Spirit of Strife usually tries to take control of us? How can we strategize together to forbid the Spirit of Strife from taking over? Prayer for Both of Us: Lord, help us to stand together against this Spirit of Strife so that our children and those who know us will see more of your Spirit in our marriage. We confess we have allowed strife to be in dominion too often. Forgive us Lord and grant us the power to exercise self-control. Help us to be a man and a woman of honor rather than fools dominated by strife. Proverbs 20:3: It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. |
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