Stop Fueling What's Fighting You

The best way to end anything is to starve its source of existence. To the average person, this may sound
strange or ineffective. However, if one views this strategy holistically from an everyday life perspective, it will all make sense. If a fish is removed from water, it dies. If we remove oxygen from a fire, it dies. If we remove fuel from an engine, it dies. And if we deprive a person of food, they will eventually die. In reality, whenever we cease to fuel the existence of anything, the basic and natural laws dictate that it must die.

The Bible, which most of you may know I refer to as the rule book, is littered with principles that will bring certain situations to an end or, at a minimum, frustrate their efforts. While these principles may initially seem to place the practitioner at a disadvantage, they establish a path to victory and a more peaceful life.

To better illustrate my point, I’d like to invite everyone to focus on Matthew 5:44, which says the following: "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." Again, on the surface, it would appear that this biblical principle for handling our enemies essentially asks us to be a doormat for them and offer no resistance or pushback to their attacks. This is usually the view when emotions and hurt are incorporated into the situation.

However, if we view the scripture mentioned above with wisdom and set our emotions aside, it will begin to make sense to us, leading us to approach situations with a long-term goal rather than a temporary fix that will eventually cause the issue to resurface. So, going back to my initial point, I said, "The best way to end anything is to starve its source of existence." In Matthew 5:44, Jesus is advising us not to retaliate when challenged by our enemies. In fact, He's commanding us to do the opposite of what our enemies are doing to us. While this may appear to be a weak move on the surface, taking the opposite position or refusing to retaliate is a subtle and effective way of disabling your enemy.

You might wonder how this method actually works. It's important to realize that your enemy often hopes you'll respond, because every retaliatory reply they get from you gives them more ammunition. They expect you to react so they can keep testing you. In truth, your responses show them that their actions are getting to you. Basically, by replying, you're giving them the satisfaction they're looking for, which only encourages their foolishness. Here is a more visual look at it. Let's say your enemy is fire, and you are water. Well, when your enemy curses you (fire), the way you extinguish their fire is by blessing them (water). If they are mean to you, you show them kindness, etc. Even if it doesn't seem to be working, continue doing the opposite or not responding at all; eventually, they will become frustrated and back off.

Let us look at some supporting scriptures to further prove my point:

Romans 12:14,19: "Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not." "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."

Luke 6:27-28: “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

1 Peter 3:9: Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

Romans 12:20-21: To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

1 Peter 2:23: When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.

Luke 6:34-35: And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.

1 Corinthians 4:12-13: and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; when slandered, we entreat. We have become, and are still, like the scum of the world, the refuse of all things.

Exodus 23:4-5: “If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall bring it back to him. If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, you shall refrain from leaving him with it; you shall rescue it with him.

Proverbs 24:29: Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will pay the man back for what he has done.”

Proverbs 20:22: Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.

Romans 12:17: Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

Proverbs 24:17-19: Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles, lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from him. Fret not yourself because of evildoers, and be not envious of the wicked,

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

As you have read, the Bible is filled with principles and rules to extinguish the flames of our enemies. The common denominator for those who adhere to scripture is that we do not fuel the fires of our enemies. We must not do so, nor allow anyone to encourage us to do so, because we will be in direct violation of the scriptures.

Again, as I would have said before, the best way to end anything is to starve its source. Stop feeding your enemy's attacks. If you want your enemies to stop, then either stop responding to them or respond according to the word of God. As Believers in Jesus Christ, we are to uphold the rules of scripture rather than our emotions.

Kevin L. A Ewing
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Signs That a Nation is Under The Rule Of Witchcraft Powers!

From a biblical and spiritual standpoint, a nation affected by witchcraft or occult

influences will experience a disruption of divine order, replaced by spiritual deception and manipulation, ultimately resulting in hardship in every area of life for that country. Although the Bible does not offer a specific checklist, it does provide a contextual perspective on political leaders resorting to occult powers to gain political power and the consequences that follow for the people of that country. Below is a summary of key indicators of a nation that has been spiritually enslaved due to witchcraft.

Deception as a Tool of Governance: The core of witchcraft is often defined as anything that leads a people astray through deception, causing a nation to "err" or go out of alignment with truth.

Manipulation, Intimidation, and Domination: These three traits—often called the "three-fold cord" of witchcraft—frequently replace genuine leadership. When a nation’s systems rely on fear and lies to gain control or coercive authority to silence dissent, it is viewed as operating in rebellion against God.

Widespread Rebellion and Stubbornness: Scripture explicitly links rebellion to witchcraft ("For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft," 1 Samuel 15:23). A nation characterized by persistent, stubborn defiance of moral or spiritual laws is often seen as being under this influence.

Spiritual Blindness and Heavy Atmospheres: A "bewitched" nation may experience a loss of spiritual discernment, where theology and intellectualism replace revelation. This often manifests as a "spiritually heavy" atmosphere in which common practices and traditions carry an underlying sense of control. 

Presence of Occult Strongholds: In regions or nations under such influence, these areas may also see high rates of unexplained mental illness along with suicide. 

Erosion of Truth and Rise of Deception: A nation under this influence frequently experiences a loss of truth, where lies, false prophecy, and deception are welcomed, and righteousness is actively opposed. There is always a proliferation of false prophets in a nation under witchcraft attacks.

The Future Generation: It is without a doubt that in a nation under spiritual oppression, the younger population will be severely attacked or indoctrinated by evil at a young age, such as child abuse, trauma, etc. This sets the stage for the child to mature into resentment, rejection, and bitterness. If they are blessed enough to escape this, the next stage will be mental illness, such as anxiety attacks, depression, and severe confusion, which will ultimately lead to rebellion and culminate in suicide.

Unnatural Division and Strife: Intense, unexplainable, and persistent social, political, and familial strife, leading to a complete breakdown of unity.

Colonialism/Imperialism: Scripture stands as clear evidence that when a nation is under witchcraft powers, foreigners will rise to great prominence and dominate, while the natives sit and watch helplessly as they're being overrun in their own country, Deuteronomy 28:33, 43-44.

Inversion of Values: A culture where good is considered bad, and bad is considered good, a man can identify as a woman, and a woman can identify as a man, accompanied by widespread moral decay and apathy.

Untimely Deaths: One of the most common signs of a nation under occult powers would be an increase in deaths, particularly untimely deaths. This is due to political leaders making blood sacrifices to evil altars in exchange for votes and ultimately winning the position they're vying for. A perfect example of this would be when King Manasseh of Israel. He abandoned the God of Israel to serve idols (2 Kings 21:21). His decision as a political leader resulted in much bloodshed in the land (2 Kings 21:16).

Corruption among Political and Religious Leaders: The scriptures clearly show that what affects the head will eventually impact the body. If a nation's leader has used witchcraft to secure an election, it means evil spirits have been unleashed in the land through blood sacrifices at evil altars. This corruption is not limited to political figures; Ezekiel 8 reveals that religious leaders have also become corrupt. The following scriptures highlight principles on how leadership influences flow: (Psalm 133:1-2, Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27, Zechariah 13:7).


If your country is approaching general elections, please pray for its stability and leadership. I also recommend praying for your family, asking for a spiritual shield of protection around them, especially to guard against untimely deaths caused by the increasing use of witchcraft in pursuit of political power.

Pastor Kevin L. A. Ewing 
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