THE SPIRIT OF ABSALOM
Absalom was the third son of King David (2Samuel 3:3). He was known for his SEDITION, disloyalty, betrayal, wickedness, revenge, rebellion, strive, chaos and confusion. He was never a peaceful man as his name implies.
An Absalom spirit is a spirit of SEDITION, disloyalty, betrayal, strife, division, rebellion, revenge, confusion, pride etc.
People possessed with Absalom spirit often search for value in personal pursuits rather than in Elohiym. They frequently imagine they deserve more recognition than what their achievements merit. (2 Samuel 18:18 )
They also believe they can do your job better than you. In time, such people become disloyal and betray you by killing your influence among as many friends, customers or followers as possible.
It is similar to Lucifer’s betrayal of Elohiym, and his capturing the hearts of one-third of the angelic forces.
If you’re a pastor, leader, or business owner, you cannot indulge an unrepentant person who carries this Absalom spirit.
You cannot afford to leave an arrogant Absalom-type in any position of authority in your Assembly or your business.
Sedition
Sedition is overt or COVERT conduct, such as speech or organization, that tends toward rebellion against the established order.
Galatians 5:19-21 “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, SEDITIONS, heresies,
Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of אלהים.”
SIGNS OF THE SPIRIT OF ABSALOM
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- Discontent: Victims believe they deserve more recognition than what their achievements merit. (2 Samuel 18:18)
- Frustration: Big dreams, but blame others, for blocking those dreams or their RECOGNITION.
- Justified: Their perceived level of wisdom is being ignored, or not RECOGNIZED properly, justifying sedition.
- Proprietary Criteria—Absalom had a way of judging everything by his own criteria.
- Usurper: A modern Absalom gets offended at leadership, then, secretly arranges the subtle “execution” of the leader’s reputation, achievements, or integrity. They destroy names.
- List Maker: An Absalom spirit typically harbors camouflaged bitterness, unresolved offenses, disappointments, and anger.
- Duplicity: An Absalom spirit thrives on hidden agendas, concealed strategies, and secret alliances.
- Cunning: Absalom is a master of manipulation and flattery.
- Critical: Absalom feeds his/her followers with his fault-finding and critical spirit sowing discontent.
- Proud: An Absalom spirit exhibits false humility, yet secretly or within small circles proudly believes he/she is wiser and better than the appointed leader. (2 Samuel 15:5)
CAUSES OF ABSALOM SPIRIT
1. Greed for attention, gain, or admiration.
2. Quest for power or VALIDATION.
3. Frustration or Loneliness and a need for genuine connection.
4. Anger.
5. Overly Competitive and passing false judgement.
6. Hidden agenda. 2 Samuel 13:22
7. Childhood trauma/neglect of validation or acknowledgement
EFFECTS OF POSSESSING THE ABSALOM SPIRIT
1. It brings division in homes and Assemblies.
2. Hatred and harbored offenses/lists.
3. Unforgiveness.
4. Bitterness.
5. Murder.
WAYS TO AVOID ABSALOM SPIRIT
1. Submission to Yahuah’s established authority (No matter how smart you think you are). Be a good follower to your leader and try not to pull down the government. Titus 3:1
2. Be teachable.
3. Avoid revenge. Have a forgiving spirit. Romans 12: 19, 1Peter 2:23
4. Make endeavors to be sincere, transparent and open minded.
5. Show love and be supportive. 1 John 4:8,16
When an Absalom spirit is at work in a assembly or business, you will notice turmoil, confusion, and will probably experience a twisted stomach and a bombardment of your thought life because of the demonic release an Absalom spirit.
Paul spoke of this rebellious spirit becoming more dominant as we approach Yahusha’s coming.
2 Thessalonians 2:7 “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.”
The Absalom spirit believes he can do a job better than Yahuah’s anointed.
In time, the Absalom spirit maneuvers to demonize the leader, betraying him by killing his influence among as many followers as possible.
This is done one at a time and under the guise of “friendship” and right under the nose of the anointed of Yahuah.
It sounds eerily similar to Lucifer’s betrayal of אלהים, and his capturing the hearts of one-third of the angelic forces.
If you’re a pastor, leader, or business owner, you cannot coddle an unrepentant person who carries this Absalom spirit.
You cannot afford to leave an arrogant Absalom-type in any position of authority in your assembly or your business.
