Come Out! Freedom Call to Victims in Bondage to the satanic spirit of Domestic abuse
2 Corinthians 6:14-18
14Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
18And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
So often sisters in the Body of Christ become ensnared and unequally yoked in bondages that nearly take their lives, simply because they do not know nor understand that God has provided a provision of escape from the yoke of bondage to an individual that has chosen to be in allegiance with the forces of darkness and be used by satan to destroy a child of God through abuse.
One of the most common bondages in marriage and relationships is the yoke of domestic abuse and violence. Domestic abuse is a real demonic and satanic yoke and it is designed and intended to destroy its victim and others indirectly, such as the children in such families. The evil behind domestic abuse is a force that strategically plots to destroy a generation of people and beyond. It is a force that has destroyed far too many women (and men) of God. It is a force that trains young boys and girls to abuse or be abused and it is a force that must be reckoned with by the Body of Christ TODAY!
For centuries, too often women have been instructed and expected to reside in bondage to the yoke of domestic abuse in spite of the horrific consequences caused by the abuse to her spirit, mind, body and soul. They have been taught to continue to subject their children to the volatile lifestyle of domestic abuse in spite of the consequences and detriment to the spirits, minds, bodies and souls of even their children.
Far too often, mother’s that were once abused in front of their children must face the painful reality of discovering the abusive monster created in her own son or her own daughter in whom she knows all to well how such a monster was created.
Many women reside or return to abuse for many different reasons: for fear of retaliation, for a false hope that she can change her abuser, for fear of a failed marriage, for the assumption that God wants her to stay with her abusive husband in spite of the danger, for fear of the emotional impact on her children or her children growing up without a father, for fear of the public shame, for fear of judgment and due to what she finds to be the unexplainable ties that keep her yo-yoing back and forth from one abusive act to temporary freedom, yet the list goes on and on.
The decision to break free from the bondage to an abusive spouse is even more complicated as a Christian believer who juggles in her mind the most well-known scriptures of the bible regarding marriage; what she’s been taught to be biblically correct for her to do; and conflicting advice from those within the Christian community.
Nevertheless, we in the Body of Christ must educate ourselves on the issue, impact and dangers of domestic abuse and correct some of our own misconceptions that are literally misguiding women back into abusive situations; influencing them to reside in abuse; and sending them to early graves.
What is domestic violence/abuse? Domestic abuse is not just limited to physical abuse characterized by beatings or hitting. Domestic violence or domestic abuse is a pattern of abusive behaviors used by one person in a relationship in order to gain power and control over his or her intimate partner. Domestic abuse includes, but is not limited to the following:
Isolation tactics (example: undermining relationships, withholding access to phone or transportation, separating victim from family relationship, contact and ties).
Instilling fear (threatening physical harm, threatening to kidnap or harm children and/ or household pets).
Verbal and psychological abuse (name calling, belittling, silent treatment, oppression tactics related to race, socioeconomic status, age disabilities, sexual orientation).
Economic control and abuse (attempting to make partner financially dependent or an economic slave, withholding money, harassing partner at work, forcing victim to relinquish money, squandering money while victim must work to the bone to financially support victim and family).
Inflicting injury (any physical assault, restricting access to medical care and to personal care, withholding or stealing medications, passive aggressive/non aggressive acts that inflict or cause injury or physical harm, such as perpetrator who watched his wife have a seizure and drove to a friends house during the seizure to play cards without seeking any medical attention and medical intervention).
Sexual abuse (coercing sexual contact, treating in sexual derogatory manner, accusations of infidelity, coercing sex after abuse, using sex as a form of an apology after abuse).
Using children (Using the children as weapons or objects of abuse. Making her feel guilty about the children. Using the children to relay messages. Using visitation to harass her. Manipulating the children to abuse her. Threatening to take the children away or harm the children.)
Male privilege: (Forcing partner through various forms of abuse and male power to become a servant/slave. Forbidding partner to make any decisions. Defining the roles in the relationship. Treating the partner as inferior, stupid and incapable of making sound decisions. Convincing partner of male gender superiority and female gender inferiority.)
Female privilege: (Forcing partner typically through, but not limited to psychological, emotional and verbal abuse and manipulation to become a servant/slave. Forbidding partner to make any decisions. Defining the roles in the relationship. Treating the partner as inferior, stupid and incapable of making sound decisions. Convincing partner of female gender superiority and male gender inferiority.)
Domestic abuse takes on many forms and can appear in the most classical form, but as well can be twisted and distorted hidden behind the mask of a master manipulator and the craftiest of con-artists, making it very hard to detect. Some abusers are master manipulators with an eloquent gift of gab and can hide behind the most honorable of masks, disguises and facades. The lesson to learn with this point is that one can not and should not ever judge a book by its cover, looks, job title or role/status in the church or community when judging whether someone has or has not abused. Abusers can be found from all walks of life and from every background, every race and every economic status.
We must also understand and know that domestic abuse and violence is never condoned by God. A man that abuses his wife is not justified by his actions from the Lord under any circumstance and of course, the same applies to an abusive wife. God does not happily sit by and watch a man beat on his wife or attempt to destroy her in various ways and desire for her to stay until she is physically destroyed.
The Word of God speaks of many consequences to such sin and iniquity, but just as importantly, the Word of God provides a victim who is in bondage to anyone that has chosen to abide in such iniquity the permission to escape those treacherous circumstances free of condemnation.
According to 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 The Lord tells us to…14Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?15And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Belial represents satan. So here the Word of God is presenting what types of yokes He wants his children to be freed from: yokes to unbelievers; yokes to the unrighteous; yokes to those and that which is of the kingdom of darkness; yokes to satan or satanic and demonic spirits and forces (which typically manifest themselves through willing vessels); yokes to infidels; yokes to idols and the spirit of idolatry. All such yokes are produced by satan for the sole purpose of destroying the children of God and the plan of God in their lives.
A satanic yoke is a restrictive burden, weight and affliction produced by satan and manipulated by satan that is felt by the victim and purposed to be spiritually, emotionally, mentally or physically oppressive, binding, restrictive and destructive and it is a bond that keeps one tied to and controlled by the oppressor or vessel used to bring about or perpetuate such destructive bondage upon its victim.
As a child of God, we are instructed to sever bondages to those that submit themselves to the power, control and governing of satan and satanic forces. Every child of God is subject to a higher authority. Never will God permit or allow a child of God to submit to demonic or satanic authority; not in a church and not in a marriage…NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR PLACE!
…or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
The word “infidel” is a person that can be viewed to be worse than the unbeliever, because an infidel may be characterized as one that believes in God, but rejects God and rejects righteousness, in spite of his belief and awareness of God and awareness of what is right from wrong. An “infidel” is simply unfaithful to God and is a covenant breaker. Although an “infidel” can be a nonbeliever who simply has not come into the knowledge of Christ, they can also be the Christian brother (or sister) that sits beside you on the church choir or stands before you behind the pulpit and believes in Christ, yet lives no different from the pimp on the corner, but has willfully chosen to rebel against the authority of Jesus Christ, therefore placing him or herself in allegiance with Lucifer, who too is a rebel and infidel and chooses to reject Christ and follow righteousness. Such a spirit and character is of the purest form of wickedness.
“Infidel” is the Latin word for unfaithful and is still the word used in Spanish for “unfaithful”. He or she can be the person that professes God only with his mouth, but is unfaithful to serve God through his works, actions and deeds that demonstrate his faithfulness and loyalty to God. He has a dead faith. (Reference James 2) An infidel is the corrupt believer that knows God, believes in God, but just as the demons that know and believe in Christ, he or she has not chosen to really serve Christ and follow after righteousness and submit to the Word of God through their actions, decisions, choices and lifestyle. He or she is a rebel. An infidel rebels against love through acts of hate toward holiness, righteousness and God’s people. A faithful servant and child of God are not required to be in bondage to such a person, even if that person is a spouse. Is God’s law of liberty only for the non-married? No! God’s Word is for all of his children. This liberty is for us all!
16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
The Lord instructs his people to get free from bondage; to break free from ungodly yokes and bondages to ungodly people, things and forces. It doesn’t matter what kind of suit such an individual is wearing. It doesn’t matter what kind of car such an individual is driving. It doesn’t matter how eloquent such and individual is in speech. It doesn’t matter how many church offices he or she may hold. If one walks after unrighteousness and is unfaithful to the Lordship of our God and his statutes, we must break such bonds. God instructs his people to come out from among them. According to this Word, God gives you and every true child of God the permission to come out of bondage!
Woman of God, if you are in bondage to the satanic spirit of domestic abuse, God gives your permission to come out right now. Man of God, if you are in bondage to the satanic spirit of domestic abuse, God gives you the permission to come out right now and God will be a Father unto you according to His Word.
18And (HE) will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
So, I write these words to the Body of Christ in hope that some one will hear this truth that is established in God’s Word to free us from bondage and that like I, will take hold of God’s law of liberty and find the freedom therein that God intended for all of God’s children to possess right now and right here on earth.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please share this message with them, but more importantly please seek the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit for a specific plan for you or them to follow in addressing your specific situation. As well, please allow the Holy Spirit to direct you in seeking the help and aid from the resources in your community that can assist you in breaking the cycle of abuse in your life for good…and remember that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ is a God of Love who literally died on the cross to free you, save you and reconcile you back to the Father. Would he pay such a price for you to continue to reside in bondage? As a child of God, you have the right to be free.
