There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
Acts 5:16 KJV
Demonic Spirits In Bible
• ++Fear
• ++Bondage
• ++Deaf and Dumb spirit
• ++Error and lying spirit
• ++Divination
• ++Familiar
• ++Haughtiness
• ++Heaviness
• ++Seducing Spirits
• ++Jealousy
…and the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled;
Numbers 5:14 KJV
1. The spirit of jealousy is one of the most prolific, camouflaged demonic spirits that opens the door to evil.
2. The spirit of jealousy is the breath of Satan.
3. The spirit of jealousy seeks to enslave and choke your destiny.
4. The spirit of jealousy is. . . . .
• Dividing- poisons relationships
• Destructive- Steal your contentment
• Despairing- Robs your joy
Envy:
• ++Empty to be filled
• ++Great desire to get
• ++Craving what others have
• ++Focused on gaining
• ++Fueled by a sense of entitlement
• ++Rooted in pride
Jealousy:
• ++Full to be emptied
• ++Great desire to keep
• ++Clinging to what you have
• ++Focused on losing
• ++Fueled by a sense of control
• ++Rooted in fear
Both:
• ++Have many faces, but no friends
Someone has what you want.
Someone becomes an outside threat.
The spirit of jealousy is dangerous, breath of Satan, enslaves, dividing, destructive, despairing and finally. . . . .
5. The spirit of jealousy is a spirit NOT an emotion.
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man’s wife go aside, and commit a trespass against him, and a man lie with her carnally, and it be hid from the eyes of her husband, and be kept close, and she be defiled, and there be no witness against her, neither she be taken with the manner; and the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled;
Numbers 5:12-14 KJV
Personal Inventory Questions
Envy:
1) Do you resent someone? (Secretly, abilities, talents, position, gifts, possessions).
2) Do you make negative comments/criticisms toward someone with authority, position, or popularity?
3) Do you secretly rejoice when someone suffers, makes mistakes or has setbacks?
Jealousy:
1) Are you overly possessive with someone or something?
2) Do you attempt to control someone or something?
3) Do you seek exclusive relationship with someone? Do you begrudge someone for having other friends pr hobbies?
4) Are you insecure about any relationships ending or insecure about the future with that person?
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who can stand before envy? Proverbs 27:4
Envy and jealousy is worst than anger or wrath because it needs no cause or reason, unlike anger.
Unlike anger, envy is hidden, out of sight and so others and even self are unaware of this demonic stronghold.
But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.
James 3:14-16 NLT
Steps to overcome jealousy:
1. Admit you are jealous and stop justifying your sin.
2. If you are jealous of someone, invest in them.
3. Resist the spirit of jealousy and cultivate a humble contented heart.
4. Give God praise for His provision, His love and His promotion.
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
James 4:10
1. The spirit of jealousy is one of the most prolific, camouflaged, demonic spirits that opens the door to evil.
“secretes of the heart”
2. The spirit of jealousy is the breath of Satan
3. The spirit of jealousy seeks to enslave and choke your destiny.
4. The spirit of jealousy is. . . . . .
• ++Dividing- poisons relationships.
• ++Destructive- steals your contentment.
• ++Despairing- robs your joy.
Envy
• ++Empty to be filled
• ++Great desire to get
• ++Craving what others have
• ++Focused on gaining
• ++Fueled by a sense of entitlement
• ++Rooted in pride
Jealousy
• ++Full to be empty
• ++Great desire to keep
• ++++Clinging to what you have
• ++Focused on loosing
• ++Fueled by a sense of control
• ++Rooted in fear
5. The spirit of jealousy is a spirit NOT an emotion.
Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
Proverbs 27:4
Envy & jealousy are worse than anger or wrath because they need no cause or reason unlike anger!
Unlike anger, envy is hidden, out of sight and so others & even self are unaware of this demonic strong-hold.
Open doors that lead to jealousy and envy:
1. Comparison
• ++Measuring your own _worth_ against someone’s attributes.
2. Competition
• ++Seeking to _outperform_ others.
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
3. Covetousness
• ++Craving what someone has.
But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
I Timothy 6:6-8
4. Discontentment
• ++Feeling dissatisfied with what you have.
5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, :I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
5. Fearfulness
• ++Worrying about potential _loss_.
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
