Suspicion and
lack of trust: Every relationship characterized by constant suspicion and lack of
trust will lead to confusion. When two would-be couple is always in constant
mistrust and suspicion for one another, I tell you the honest truth nothing
will be achieved because their visions do not merge.
You see, what I am saying
here is something that many have neglected but it is destroying a lot of
marriages, relationships etc. I have personally witnessed this ugly demon
destroy many lives and great destinies. Suspicion makes you not to believe
people. It reduces your love and affection for someone who truly may love you
from a sincere heart.
I have personally discovered that most people
who suspect and doubt people around them were people who knew your secrets or
weaknesses. They believe you have not changed and that you can never change. So,
when you are trying to do your best to prove to them you are a changed person,
the more and stronger their suspicions and mistrust. They conclude within
themselves that everything you do is all pretense. When this happens, it can
create a lot of chaos and at the end if not properly controlled, it can lead to
disaster. Many brothers and sisters dreams have been shattered by this demon.
Remember when you do not trust people around, others will see it and will not
trust you either.
Disloyalty/disrespect:
This is another
factor which manifests confusion. Wherever you see confusion, it means somebody
somewhere has refused to be loyal or respect the other party. When you see a
junior staff arrogating position and authority to himself and nothing is been
done about it, I must tell you the simple truth, just expect confusion.
Disloyalty and disrespect in any organization or home will lead to confusion. This
factor has crumbled a lot of churches, ministries, businesses etc.
Detecting
disloyalty and disrespect early can give you a great chance of combating this evil
dreaded spiritual virus called spirit of confusion. Please do not misunderstand
me. It is not every home or church that
you will find this spirit at work. But you can detect the early signs as the Holy
Spirit gives you wisdom and revelation. If there is anything the devil hate is
to see orderliness, unity and peace. It is possible to exhibit loyalty and
respect to the person close to you.
Disloyalty and lack of respect unfolds pride
and arrogance and when this is in full scale, everything goes hay- wire.
Respect people. Be submissive to authorities.
The very reason we see riots and carnages is because people had refused to be
loyal and submissive to higher authority. When you see riot going on, we can
only conclude on one thing the spirit of confusion have taken over. But
remember, it began with one or two persons who at first were disloyal and
disrespectful. They proceed by influencing others into what they believe and
thereby invoking the spirit of confusion.
No ministry or church can grow when
this spirit is in their midst. I personally have witnessed this in ministry. No
minister of the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ can succeed in ministry while
this spirit is in the midst of the members or workers. Devil cannot appear to
you to fight. Bu t he will enter people under you to fight you or frustrate you.
So when you begin to sense an early of disloyalty and disrespect among the
workers or members, you should know that an unavoidable confusion is ahead of
you.
Sometimes, I try the workers under my
leadership to see their allegiance to authority. Many a times I give them a
sudden responsibility and watch their reactions. I have watched some exhibit
absolute disloyalty. For instance, I may tell the workers we are having a
meeting by 5pm and that late-coming will not be tolerated. By this command, I
noticed some who obeyed while others disobeyed and even when they come late,
they can hardly apologize. This is an early sign and must not be neglected. It
leads to confusion thereafter. By the time you rebuke them, they may go ahead
to influence others who may in turn rebel against your authority. I have seen
this in ministry; the same people, whom you raised, suddenly turned wild
against you.
They even go as far as speaking the same man of God that blessed
their life. This can distort the name and reputation of the ministry unless by
Gods divine intervention. Man of God; get rid of disloyal and disrespectful
people around you before they put your ministry in confusion. This counsel is
not only applicable to men of God. It is also applicable to all potential
leaders, business men and women, directors etc.
Where disloyalty is imminent, be ready for
storms and struggles. Joshua .portiphar, and Daniel was loyal to four kings –Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Darius, Cyrus. Jesus was loyal to both his earthly parents and
his heavenly father. You need to check if you are disloyal and disrespectful to
authorities. You need to pray against the devil using you as a weapon of
confusion.
False accusation/Slandering
He that hideth hatred with lying lips and he
that uttereth a slander
Is a fool ( prov. 10 : 18 )
what does it mean to slander?
This means to make a false spoken statement
that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone.
It is the utterance of false charges or
misrepresentations which defame and damage anothers reputation.
The purpose of false accusations
1. Character
assassination
2. Defamation: to hurt the reputation of someone or
something especially by saying things that are false or unfair.
