Spiritual Snipers

Finally! Let me see if I can at least get one up before I'm too tired to move. (The time is still very wrong on this thing so it is actually Tuesday night still. At least for 25 more minutes.

Spiritual Snipers of the Church and of ministries.

Sniper #1

The Spirit of Discontent-Complaining (i.e. don't like the pastor, don't like the music, don't like so and so's hair today. ) Fault finding in individuals, groups, doctrine, music, even the paint colour of the sanctuary, and the hymnals don't match the carpet. This spirit keeps people grumbling and sputtering and making people miserable. Discontented people drag others down. Discontent can spread...it is contagious.

Sniper#2

The Spirit of Gossip-Undermining self-esteem, hurting other peoples character and reputation, which in turn hurts their potential and their ministries. Character assasination/false witness.

Sniper #3

The Spirit of Fear/Doubt- Not trusting God, allowing doubt, other peoples opinions, circumstances, to keep you from trusting God, His Word, His Spirit, and His plans for you. Fear is a spirit that can grow.

Sniper #4

The Spirit of Pride/Disrespect- Feeling so good about yourself that you do not respect the authority, position, or experience of Christians around you. Believing that you are wonderful enough to do it your way without honouring elders or seeking God's will in every move you make. (The "Aren't I wonderful?" syndrome.) Not being able to face or accept correction or words of wisdom.

All 4 of these attributes(spirits) can cause splits and destruction in the church and in the body of Christ.

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