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The Familiar Spirit. Series
Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024 (message contributor)
Summary: The Familiar Spirit, also known as the Familiar Demon or the Spirit of Familiarity, is a malevolent entity mentioned in the Bible.
The Familiar Spirit, also known as the Familiar Demon or the Spirit of Familiarity, is a malevolent entity mentioned in the Bible. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to gain access to our lives through familiarity and deception. In this, we will explore how the Familiar Spirit affects our lives, how it destroys our lives, and how to cast it out using the blood of Jesus. We will also provide Bible declarations to destroy the Familiar Spirit in our lives.
How it affects our lives:
1. Deception (Matthew 24:24): The Familiar Spirit uses deception to gain access to our lives, making us believe it is a harmless entity.
2. Complacency (Revelation 3:17): It causes us to become complacent, leading us to believe we are spiritually secure when we are not.
3. Idolatry (Ezekiel 14:3-4): The Familiar Spirit leads us to idolize people, things, and desires, causing us to prioritize them over God.
4. Division (Matthew 12:25): It seeks to divide us from God and from each other, causing strife and discord.
How it destroys our lives:
1. Spiritual Death (Genesis 2:17): The Familiar Spirit leads us away from God's truth and into spiritual death.
2. Separation from God (Isaiah 59:2): It causes us to be separated from God, leading us to live in darkness and sin.
3. Destruction (Matthew 7:13-14): The Familiar Spirit seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others.
How to cast it out:
1. Recognize and Resist (James 4:7-8): Recognize the Familiar Spirit's influence and resist its deception.
2. Seek God's Truth (John 8:32): Seek God's truth and His Word, which is the antidote to the Familiar Spirit's deception.
3. Humble Yourself (1 Peter 5:6-7): Humble yourself before God, recognizing your need for His deliverance and protection.
4. Seek Deliverance (Matthew 17:21): Seek deliverance through prayer, fasting, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Bible declarations to destroy the Familiar Spirit:
1. "I cast out the Familiar Spirit and its influence over my life, in Jesus' name!" (Matthew 12:24)
2. "I declare the blood of Jesus over my life, protecting me from the Familiar Spirit's deception!" (Revelation 12:11)
3. "I reject the Familiar Spirit's lies and choose to walk in God's truth!" (John 8:32)
4. "I humble myself before God and seek His deliverance from the Familiar Spirit's influence!" (1 Peter 5:6-7)
The Familiar Spirit is a dangerous entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others. However, through recognizing its influence, seeking God's truth, humbling ourselves, and seeking deliverance, we can cast it out of our lives using the blood of Jesus. May God bless you and keep you, and may His face shine upon you, now and forevermore. Amen.