The Number One Area of Bondage...

This program addresses a broad-spread, rampant and common spiritual "dis-ease" that is worldwide, known as pornography. And because of recent technology, it's growth rate has skyrocketed to rival that of alcohol and drugs.

It attacks how God fundamentally created our mind to work - in images. As we view an image, we have to make a decision as to whether what we are seeing is real or not. If we decide that what we see is real, when it is not - we enter the world of fantasy (or pretend). In this case, we are deliberately telling our mind to accept a counterfeit.

*** WARNING SIGNS ***

Do you:

• Find yourself re-living past gambling experiences, planning the next venture?
• Find yourself thinking of ways to get money to gamble?
• Need to increasing "the stakes" in order to feel the excitement?
• Become restless or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop gambling?
• Gamble as a way of escaping problems?
• Gamble as a way of relieving guilt, anxiety or depression?
• Often return another day in order to get even or chase your losses?
• Attempt to control, cut back or stop gambling but are unable to do so?
• Lie to family members, friends about your gambling habits?
• Lie to therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with gambling?
• Jeopardize or lose a significant relationship because of gambling?
• GJeopardize or lose a job or career opportunity because of gambling?
• Rely on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling?
• Participate in illegal activities (e.g. forgery, fraud or theft) in order to finance your gambling?

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Technology has help to improve many areas of our lives, both good... and bad. Video game addiction has recently (within the last 30+ years) become a real problem that can no longer be over looked as just a harmless child's game. There is an eye opening video on YouTube that reveals how witchcraft based strongholds have been embedded into our society...(click here). If you fast forward to approximately 45 minutes, you see the truth about Pokemon! The entire video is well over two hours, but is a very informative wake-up call.

We should also not ignore that the immersion in fantasy is a natural bridge into gambling, pornography, and other forms of escape from reality. To the mind, a world of fantasy is no different than a world of lies. This applies even to all forms of religion, because religion is any belief that is not based on the Truth. What you believe governs your life.

To one who knows the Truth, it is easy to discern the difference between fantasy and reality. But when someone cannot determine the difference between what is fantasy and what is real, their path will be one of confusion at the least.

When we watch a movie based on fantasy (99% movies are based on fiction), we are influenced by the message of that fantasy... and Video games have something a fantasy movie does not - interaction via game controllers, keyboards, voice recognition, etc. It is through the interactive component with the world of fantasy that Video Games add an even greater synaptic memory que which, in turn, trains you to believe that you are "IN CONTROL" of your life --- instead of allowing God to be in control of your real life. This makes you easy prey for a demon to establish a stronghold (a lie that you believe) through which the demon can gain more and more access to your soul. Why? Because...


Only when the problem becomes obvious that it can't be ignored, that society will begin to admit to it and try to deal with it. But at best, they miss the real root cause at the spiritual level, and as a result, they miss the Truth, that makes you truly free.

The symptoms are substantial in Video Game Addiction.
As difficult as it is for some people to accept, any behavior can become addictive. To see if video game addiction exists we need to explore what an addiction is:

• A preoccupation or obsession
• Loss of control
• Acting out despite negative consequences

A person can become so involved in a game they think about it almost all of their waking hours. That individual may find it difficult to keep up with occupational and family responsibilities because they are spending so much time playing (or thinking about) the game. Game players have been known to play for days without proper rest or eating well.

These types of circumstances are present in all addictions, whether the addiction is to a chemical or a behavior. Therefore, we must conclude that a person can actually become addicted to video games. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is considering adding “Internet/video game addiction” to the next version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Currently, video game addiction might fall under the diagnosis of “impulse control disorder.”

Other considerations that play a major role in all addictions are:

1. Chemical changes in the brain
   Playing games causes a release of dopamine. The compulsive gambler experiences the same dopamine rush. It has been described as a mild “cocaine rush.”
   
   
2. The “escape-factor" that provides a means to avoid responsibility.
   Video games also offer the person an escape from reality. The individual gets to escape to a fantasy world where they feel “in control.” This “escape” is one of the effects drug users seek in chemical dependency.

Internet and gaming addictions have been a growing problem, and are more serious if ignored because of its entry level danger.

Also see article from WebMD about video game addiction: Click Here

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DON'T THROW YOUR LIFE AWAY

This condition is equally prevalent in Men as in Women. It is widespread, rampant and just as difficult to deal with, because the "infected" person is so far in denial and blinded by their own ruler-ship that they cannot understand or accept that they might be wrong. It is near impossible to have a rational conversation with them because they really do not care what is actually right or true as long as they can convince/force others to believe in them and thus control the reluctant believer.

It is no surprise that this is rampant in many religions and almost all of the religious deviations of Christianity! But beware, only the out of control - control freaks exhibit extreme behavior. Most are more subtle and calculating. These people love to take leadership roles, but are not true leaders.

True leaders are focused on serving the people whom they are responsible for, because ultimately, the leader must give an account to God for those being cared for by leading them. True leaders are governed by the code of righteousness (Matthew 6:33). "Control Freaks" are governed by their own code of self-righteousness. True leaders lead others on the path that is right, not the path they feel is right (if you can't see the difference, no doubt, there is a beam in your eye).

But the problem is far more involved than just the controling behavior that we can detect. There is also the flip side of those who are easily manipulated by this controlling influence. Note that you will also find this paired behavior in dependent / co-dependent relationships as in:

• Alcoholic and drug related marriages
• Bullies & Wimps (with children as well as adults)
• Peer Pressure
• Master & Slave(s):
• Humans that are debased and sold as slaves
• Improper and imposing work environments induced by financial punishment more than just and rewarding compensation for honest work.
• Role-playing relationships such as in Sado-Masicism or homosexual-unreality...

Truly, the list is as wide as it is deep. Intimidation and submission are the "powers" that are employed.


Don't get side-tracked with the minor symptoms of perfectionism, verbal abuse, or the demeanor of superior-ism. There's more than meets the eye...

Spiritual Roots

The root of this problem is typically one or more spiritual strongholds based in your pride and inspired by an age old tag-team of demonic spirits named Jezebel and Ahab. These spirits are not to be trifled with. You have to lay the axe at the root of this demonic tree! You must learn how you can effectively overcome it in your life before the Lord can begin to use you to free others from this deadly duo.
(Luke 6:42)

There are many books and counselors that deal with handling the symptoms, but sadly it's rare to find those who are even aware of these spirits, let alone know how to deal with them. Seek the wisdom from the Holy Spirit concerning your involvement with someone who has this problem. It's doubtful they would be here reading this, because in their mind, they already know it all. As you seek God in this matter, you will begin to recognize the typical ways of how these spirits manifest in not only individuals, but in groups, families, churches and even nations.

Even if you're not a "control freak", you might fall prey to an Ahab spirit that will pair you with a person with a Jezebel spirit. If you don't have the time right now, come back before this problem gets you in the back. Know how to deal with this situation. You cannot deal with the infected person through direct confrontation. But, you must deal directly with the spirits by first appropriately taking your authority in Christ over those spirits. Then you can begin to seek how the Holy Spirit wishes to have you minister to that infested person. Download pdf article >>