PART 3 - Now that we have discussed some of their practices, we will now discuss the characteristics of those oppressed by the Absalom spirit. 1. A spiritual restlessness and turmoil. 2. Haughtily and extremely prideful. 3. Full of hidden rebellious pride. 4. Master manipulator. (He will tell you what you want to hear) 5. Loves self-honor. 6. One is not dependent on God and refuses subjection to God or His delegates. 7. False humility that is hidden under his evil self-ambition 8. Obsessed with one’s self-image / loves images of himself and self-promotes. 9. Causes division by using sweetness. (They woo undiscerning individuals). 10. The create themselves in “Their” own image instead of letting God create them in “His. 11. They seek and audience and are longing for a great platform. 12. They pour out exaggerated sweetness through gifts and compliments. 13. They are unteachable because often they are “know it all’s.” 14. Their goal is always for position and power. 15. Nothing their Leaders do will ever be good enough for them. 16. They will never ever truly help others, they are always trying to push their own agendas. 17. They are extremely motivated by personal gain! Greedy! 18. Motivated by the 7 deadly sins; instead of the fruit of the spirit. 19. Lack of time in the presence of God. 20. They are self-seeking. 21. Boasting of achievements and revelation. 22. Use of position of authority or spiritual gift to fulfill selfish ambition and vision. 23. False self-glory and self-confidence. 24. Strong desire to be served. 25. Loves to listen to complaints that undermine authority. 26. They will eventually undermine authority (If they are not discerned). 27. They will eventually come forth with open disloyalty and division. 28. They have hidden agendas and motives. 29. To obtain something that God has not given him. CONCLUSION In order to overcome the spirit of Absalom we must hold on to the profession of our faith and examine ourselves before the Lord! The church in this season we must: 1. Humble ourselves daily; 2. We must desire daily to be led by the Holy Spirit; 3. Be honest with oneself and examining our motives; 4. Be subject and accountable to wise and mature leadership; 5. We must desire the filling of the Holy Spirit; 6. Ask God to reveal our hearts for our personal assessment and correction; 7. Never be silent about things contrary to the Word of God; 8. We must have strong prayer lives; 9. Except/receive deliverance in our personal lives; 10. Study and line up your life with the Word of God.
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