The Dominating Spirit

In today's segment, we are talking about the "dominating spirit" in marriages. Of course as you know, no one wants to feel dominated, and especially in a marriage.

Domination is a controlling force that places limits of it's own choosing on the other party. In the spiritual world, domination is a demonic force set forth to destroy an individual or an entity such as a marriage relationship.( You definitely need to remember that).

People with dominating personalities, especially when it comes to a marriage, are usually people that are very insecure about themselves and feel the need to control someone else's life. That too is a demonic spirit or force, and I might add that it is not natural.

Domination is diametrically opposed to God's plan of marriage. Accept it or not, domination destroys marriages and ultimately the individuals that is subject to it. In the scripture: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, and most of all, it's not dominating.

You see, domination does not allow marriages to fulfill it's task of "oneness". I'm sure you have met or know someone or some marriages where one or the other has that domineering or a controlling spirit.

NOTE:(To the men) Being the head doesn't give you the authority to be domineering. ; and it can be the other way around as well.(For the women) Some women too are so dominating until it is almost unbearable; and the man doesn't want to resist her, so he finds another past time away from the home just so he is not dominated by that woman! (a very important point) Scary isn't it? Nevertheless, it is a reality in many marriages today. Dominating spirits will destroy your marriage forever! Besides, that's not God's way. Listen to the scriptures: Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

What does it mean; simply this: anything that changes the natural state to become the opposite of what it was intended to become is dissimulation. In stead of being one entity (I am speaking regarding marriages only) you become two individuals vying for the same position, which ultimately will always bring conflict. As you all well know, conflict in the home brings about the destruction of a marriage. You know. . . . the D-word!!
Dominating spirits bring dissimulation, dissimulation breaks down the bond of oneness, and if the bond of oneness does not exist in your marriage, you are working against the principle of God's law of marriage. You then fall under the condemnation of disobedience and no longer fall under the protection plan of God. Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I'll bet that you didn't know that when you follow the principles and guidelines that God has set forth in scripture for your marriage that you"abide under the shadow of God" That's why the enemy doesn't want harmony in your marriage; and subsequently is why there are so many divorces, (the church first) and then in the world. WOW!. . . pretty powerful.

In the next segment, we will discuss how to combat this demonic force called "the dominating spirit", so be sure to look for our next insight. Until then, Have a wonderful day and remember God loves you in spite of everything!

By the way. . . . . . . . .TODAY . .I am celebrating my 60th birthday and 39th year in marriage!! HALLELUJAH!

Always be Blessed!