How To Biblically Test The Spirits

One of the first realities we must recognize as followers of Jesus Christ is that our priorities and
focus must shift from a physical perspective to a spiritual one. The reason is simple: our assessments and judgments should be governed by spiritual discernment rather than by what is merely presented to our natural eyes. As believers, we are called to look beyond the surface and discern the root of a matter instead of being deceived by its outward appearance. The Apostle Paul emphasized this truth in his letter to the Church at Ephesus: "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Ephesians 6:12)* This verse makes it clear that the Christian's true conflict is not with people but with unseen spiritual forces that oppose God's purposes. Paul describes an organized kingdom of darkness made up of principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness operating in the unseen realm. Because our battle is spiritual, God has provided spiritual armor, instructing believers to "put on the whole armor of God" so that we may stand against the schemes of the devil. Understanding this truth provides the proper foundation for the Apostle John's instruction in **1 John 4:1**: "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." This raises an important question: How Do We Test the Spirits? According to Scripture, believers must approach every person, teaching, behavior, doctrine, experience, or spiritual manifestation from a biblical perspective rather than from emotion or natural observation. The first step is to examine the fruit that is consistently being produced. Once the fruit has been identified, it must then be compared with the teachings of Scripture to determine whether it agrees with the character and nature of God. For example, consider a person who continually lies. The observable fruit is consistent deception. According to Ephesians 6:12, however, our battle is not against flesh and blood. Therefore, while the individual is responsible for his or her actions, the believer is instructed to recognize that there is also a spiritual dimension behind persistent sinful behavior. Scripture illustrates this reality by referring to a lying spirit in 1 Kings 22:21-23. The objective is not to hate the individual but to discern the spiritual influence operating behind the consistent fruit being produced. This is why biblical knowledge is absolutely essential. A believer cannot properly test the spirits without using the Scriptures as the ultimate standard of truth. Personal opinions, emotions, traditions, popularity, religious experiences, or ecclesiastical titles can never replace the authority of God's Word. Consistency is another essential principle in spiritual discernment. Spirits are consistent because they consistently express their nature. A lying spirit continually produces deception. A jealous spirit continually produces jealousy. A spirit of division continually produces strife. Likewise, the Spirit of God consistently produces righteousness, truth, holiness, conviction, love, peace, and obedience to God's Word. As it relates to human beings, spiritual influences seek expression through the heart and mind. Over time, a person who continually yields to those influences begins to manifest their characteristics consistently. The individual may not even recognize the spiritual source of what is being expressed, yet the fruit eventually reveals the root. Jesus taught this very principle in Matthew 7:16-20: "Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them." Jesus was teaching that the true nature or source of anything is ultimately revealed by what it consistently produces. Fruit exposes the root. A tree cannot continually produce fruit that contradicts its nature. The same principle applies to spiritual discernment. A spirit that is from God will agree with the truth of Scripture, exalt Jesus Christ, produce godly character, and bear righteous fruit. Conversely, a spirit that consistently promotes deception, rebellion, immorality, false doctrine, or anything contrary to God's Word cannot be from God, regardless of how convincing, charismatic, intelligent, influential, or supernatural it may appear. The Bible Is the Standard by Which All Things Are Tested Therefore, to "test the spirits" means evaluating every teaching against the clear and unchanging truths of Scripture. Every doctrine preached from a pulpit, every message shared online, every revelation, prophecy, dream, vision, miracle, or supernatural experience must be measured by the written Word of God. The Apostle Paul reinforced this responsibility when he wrote: "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21, KJV) Notice that Paul did not tell believers to accept everything they heard simply because it appeared spiritual or was spoken by a respected individual. Instead, he instructed the Church to test everything and hold on to only what could withstand biblical examination. The Bereans provide one of the greatest biblical examples of this principle. Although the Apostle Paul himself preached to them, they did not blindly accept his teaching simply because of his reputation or apostolic authority. Instead, Luke records: "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." (Acts 17:11) Remarkably, the Holy Spirit commended the Bereans not for doubting Paul but for verifying his teaching through the Scriptures. This demonstrates an important biblical principle: no preacher, prophet, Apostle, teacher, pastor, bishop, or spiritual leader is above the authority of God's Word. If the Bereans searched the Scriptures daily to verify the teaching of the Apostle Paul, how much more should believers today examine every teaching they hear? Likewise, all spiritual encounters, whether natural or supernatural, must be examined in light of God's Word. We live in a time when many claim divine authority while introducing teachings, revelations, visions, dreams, prophecies, and miraculous experiences that extend beyond or even contradict Scripture. The Bible commands believers not to accept such claims blindly but to carefully examine them. Satan is capable of deception, and Scripture repeatedly warns that false prophets, false teachers, and false apostles will arise. Therefore, the believer's confidence should never rest upon signs, wonders, personalities, titles, popularity, or emotional experiences. Our confidence must rest upon the unchanging truth of God's written Word. The written Word of God remains the final authority in every matter of faith and practice. It is the believer's measuring rod, the standard by which truth is separated from error, and the only infallible guide for discerning whether a spirit is truly from God. Conclusion To "test the spirits" is to compare every teaching, doctrine, prophecy, vision, dream, miracle, spiritual manifestation, and personal experience with the Scriptures. It is to judge the fruit, discern the root, and allow the Bible, not emotions, personalities, traditions, or supernatural experiences—to render the final verdict. A spiritually mature believer does not believe everything that appears supernatural. Rather, a spiritually mature believer submits everything to the authority of God's Word. The Bereans searched the Scriptures. Paul commanded believers to test all things. John instructed believers to test the spirits. Jesus taught that fruit reveals the root. Together, these passages establish one unmistakable truth: The Bible is God's final authority for discerning truth from error. Pastor Kevin L. A. Ewing ewinglakevin@icloud.com kevinlaewing.blogspot.com www.kevinlaewing.com

When God Is Preparing You for Your Destiny

"Understanding That Life Is Happening for You, Not to You"

-He sent a man before them, even Joseph, whose feet they hurt with fetters. Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him." Psalm 105:17-19. God tests and prepares His servants before fulfilling the destiny He has spoken over their lives.

If someone had asked me twenty years ago, "Do you see yourself becoming a pastor?" I would have confidently answered, "Absolutely not." Yet today, as I look back over the course of my life, I clearly see the invisible hand of God directing every step of my journey. What once appeared to be random disappointments, painful setbacks, unanswered questions, and unexpected detours were, in reality, divine preparations leading me to a place I never imagined I would be. One of the greatest lessons I have learned is this: God often prepares us for a destiny we never planned for ourselves. The Bible tells the remarkable story of Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Genesis 37–50). As a young man, Joseph received dreams from God that revealed he would one day become a great leader. However, while those dreams showed him *where* he was going, they never revealed *how* he would get there. Joseph's dreams never mentioned betrayal. They never mentioned slavery. They never mentioned false accusations. They never mentioned prison. Nor did they reveal the loneliness, humiliation, confusion, and years of waiting that would precede his promotion. This is often how God works. Sometimes God gives us a glimpse of our future—not to explain every detail—but to give us enough hope to endure the difficult seasons that lie ahead. Those moments of encouragement become the fuel that keeps us moving forward when life becomes exhausting, confusing, frustrating, and even embarrassing. Looking back, we eventually realize that every stage of the journey was preparing us for what we would become. Joseph's preparation began with his brothers' jealousy. Because their father favored Joseph, his brothers hated him. Their hatred became so intense that they plotted to kill him before eventually selling him into slavery in Egypt (Genesis 37:18–28). What appeared to be the end of Joseph's life was actually the beginning of God's plan. Joseph was purchased by Potiphar, an Egyptian officer, and became the overseer of his household (Genesis 39:1–6). His integrity, diligence, and excellent spirit caused him to prosper so greatly that the Bible says Potiphar entrusted everything he owned into Joseph's hands. In fact, Scripture tells us that Potiphar "knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat" (Genesis 39:6). Joseph's faithfulness during obscurity prepared him for leadership. Then came another unexpected trial. Potiphar's wife falsely accused Joseph after he refused her immoral advances. Although Joseph had done what was right before God, he was imprisoned for a crime he never committed (Genesis 39:7–20). Yet even prison became another classroom in God's preparation. The keeper of the prison recognized Joseph's character and entrusted him with the responsibility of overseeing the other prisoners (Genesis 39:21–23). Once again, adversity became an opportunity for God to develop leadership, wisdom, patience, and faithfulness within him. While imprisoned, Joseph interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh's chief butler and baker (Genesis 40). At the time, those interpretations seemed to benefit someone else more than Joseph himself. Years later, however, that very gift would open the door to Pharaoh's palace. When Pharaoh dreamed troubling dreams that none of Egypt's wise men could interpret, Joseph was remembered, summoned from prison, and stood before the most powerful ruler in the nation (Genesis 41). By faithfully using the gift God had given him, Joseph was elevated from a prison cell to become governor over all Egypt. His gift made room for him. Looking back over my own life, I see many similarities. I never intended to become a pastor. I never imagined that my life's journey would lead me into ministry. Yet in hindsight, I can now see that every person God allowed into my life, every disappointment, every betrayal, every confusing season, every humiliation, and every victory was being orchestrated by Him. Nothing was wasted. Nothing was accidental. Everything served a divine purpose. Like Joseph, one of the gifts God entrusted to me was the ability to understand and interpret dreams according to the Scriptures. Ironically, it was this gift—along with the detailed biblical teachings the Lord placed in my heart—that ultimately brought my ministry into public view. My journey was often confusing and incredibly difficult. There were seasons when nothing made sense. There were moments when I questioned why certain events had to happen. But today I would not change any part of the journey, because I now understand that God was supervising every chapter of my life to align me with His divine purpose. This realization gave birth to a statement that has become one of my life's convictions: "The will of God supersedes any personal plans I may have for my life." I believe this is true for every child of God. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Romans 8:28 further assures us: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Notice that Scripture says all things. Not merely the pleasant experiences. Not merely the victories. But even the disappointments, betrayals, delays, losses, and painful seasons. God has an extraordinary ability to weave every experience together to accomplish His divine purpose. There is another principle that encouraged me greatly throughout my journey: "A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men." (Proverbs 18:16) God often develops our character through life's circumstances before He reveals our gifts to the world. The trials prepare us. The gifts position us. The character sustains us. If you currently find yourself in a season of confusion, disappointment, or frustration, I want to encourage you. Do not judge your future by your present circumstances. Do not assume that delay means denial. Do not mistake God's preparation for God's absence. He is working behind the scenes even when you cannot see Him. Remember Joseph. Remember David tending sheep before becoming king. Remember Moses spending forty years in the wilderness before leading Israel. Remember Paul spending years in preparation before his missionary ministry. God specializes in preparing people before promoting them. So, instead of continually asking, "Why is this happening to me?" perhaps begin asking, "Lord, what are You preparing me for?" You may discover that life is not happening to you. It is happening for you. A Prayer Heavenly Father, forgive me for complaining about my life circumstances. Help me to trust that You have a divine purpose for my life and that nothing You allow is without meaning. Open my eyes to recognize the gifts You have placed within me, and give me the wisdom, patience, and faithfulness to develop them. Continue molding my character so that I may be prepared for the destiny You have ordained for me. Let my gifts make room for me and bring me before those You have appointed to bless through my life. Above all, let Your perfect will be accomplished in me. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Pastor Kevin L. A. Ewing ewinglakevin@icloud.com kevinlaewing.blogspot.com www.kevinlaewing.com

Dream Symbols That Reveal Destiny

 

Understanding the Biblical Significance of Roads, Paths, and Journeys in Dreams

Throughout Scripture, God occasionally communicated through dreams to reveal His plans, provide
warnings, offer guidance, or disclose future events (Genesis 37; Daniel 2; Matthew 2:12-13; Acts 2:17). While not every dream originates from God, there are times when dreams can provide spiritual insight into areas that deserve our prayerful attention.

One of the most common symbols people report dreaming about is a road, path, street, or highway.

 

Have you recently dreamed of traveling on a particular road?

Was the road smooth or rough?

Was it straight, winding, hilly, mountainous, or filled with obstacles?

Did it end abruptly in a dead end?

Was it bright and easy to see, or dark and confusing?

These details may be significant.

Roads Often Represent Life's Journey

Throughout the Bible, the words road, way, and path frequently symbolize the direction of a person's life and spiritual journey.

The condition of the road in a dream may reflect your present circumstances, the direction your life is taking, or areas that require prayer and discernment.

For example:

• A rough or difficult road may reflect a season of hardship, testing, or opposition.

• A road filled with obstacles or barriers may symbolize difficulties preventing progress toward your goals.

• A dead-end road may suggest that your present direction requires reconsideration.

• A bright, well-lit road may indicate clarity, understanding, and divine direction.

• A dark road may symbolize uncertainty, hidden dangers, or areas where additional wisdom is needed.

Such dreams should encourage us to seek God for understanding rather than producing fear.

Dreams Reveal What Requires Prayer

One principle I have observed throughout Scripture is that God often reveals spiritual matters before they become visible in the natural world.

For this reason, when a dream highlights a recurring problem, obstacle, or warning, it should motivate us to pray rather than panic.

Likewise, when God reveals encouragement, direction, or promise in a dream, we should respond by praying in agreement with His will.

As believers, our confidence should always rest in God rather than in dreams themselves.

The Word of God Is Our Greatest Guide

While dreams may sometimes provide insight, the Word of God remains our primary source of truth and direction.

David declared:

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
(Psalm 119:105)

Without God's Word, we walk in spiritual darkness. His Word illuminates our path, exposes deception, and guides us toward His purpose for our lives.

Every dream must ultimately be tested against the Scriptures.

Common Dream Symbols

Hills and Mountains

Dreams involving steep hills or mountains may symbolize significant challenges, perseverance, or difficult seasons that require faith and endurance.

Bright or Dark Roads

A bright road may suggest clarity, revelation, and confidence in God's direction.

A dark road may indicate uncertainty, lack of understanding, or the need to seek God's wisdom before making important decisions.

Walking with Someone

Walking beside someone while remaining separated may symbolize disagreement, differing directions, or a relationship lacking unity.

Walking together in harmony may represent agreement, partnership, shared purpose, and unity.

As Amos 3:3 asks:

"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?"

Vehicles and Collisions

Dreams involving vehicles often symbolize movement, direction, responsibility, or life's journey.

A collision may represent conflict, unexpected confrontation, or an interruption to one's plans.

If another vehicle strikes yours from behind, it may suggest that something from your past or something taking place without your knowledge deserves prayerful attention.

Animals Chasing You

Some people dream of being pursued by aggressive animals such as dogs or cats.

Depending upon the context of the dream, this may represent fear, conflict, opposition, or spiritual attack. Because dream symbolism varies according to the dream's overall message, it is wise to seek God's wisdom rather than assuming every symbol carries the same meaning.

How Should We Respond to Dreams?

Whenever you experience a troubling dream, your first response should always be prayer.

Ask God for wisdom.

Ask Him whether the dream requires action or simply intercession.

James 1:5 reminds us:

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."

If you believe God has given you encouragement or direction through a dream, pray that His perfect will would be fulfilled in your life.

If the dream appears to be a warning, pray against every plan of the enemy and commit your life to God's protection and guidance.

Remember, God has not given us dreams to produce fear but to draw us closer to Him.

Scriptures for Prayer and Meditation

Psalm 27:11

"Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies."

Psalm 16:11

"Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."

Proverbs 1:15

"My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path."

Proverbs 4:14

"Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men."

Proverbs 4:18

"But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."

Jeremiah 6:16

"Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein..."

A Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for being my Shepherd and Guide. Lead me in the path You have ordained for my life. Let Your Word continually be a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Give me wisdom to discern every dream according to Your truth. If You reveal areas requiring prayer, give me the grace to respond in faith and obedience. Protect me from deception, direct my steps, remove every obstacle that opposes Your perfect will, and establish me in the destiny You have prepared for me. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

May these teachings encourage you to seek God with greater confidence, study His Word diligently, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth.

Please continue to keep me in your prayers.

Kevin L. A. Ewing

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kevinlaewing.blogspot.com

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Dreams Revealing The Spirit Of Poverty

Dreams Revealing The Spirit Of Poverty Throughout my interactions with numerous individuals, a recurring concern that arises is their inability to comprehend why their diligently acquired possessions tend to elude them. Often, these individuals approach me with a plea to offer up prayers on their behalf, requesting that they be bestowed with financial abundance and liberty. Before I go into today's teaching, I want you to know that experiencing financial losses does not necessarily mean you need a miraculous economic intervention. Instead, the root of your problem may lie that you are under attack from the spirit of poverty. This spirit is responsible for sabotaging your spiritual blessings, preventing them from manifesting as physical blessings. It is not that God has not blessed you; instead, you may be unaware of the presence of this spirit that is consuming your spiritual blessings and hindering your physical blessings. According to scripture, God has already blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Everything is already in place to succeed in all areas of our lives, including our finances. Satan and his demons are spirits who understand spiritual laws and know that the spirit realm is the origin of all things. Therefore, if they can disrupt or misplace your spiritual blessings, it will result in physical losses. Specific dreams indicate you are under attack from the spirit of poverty. These dreams reveal how the enemy is stealing from you spiritually, leading to real-life financial losses. If you often dream of walking barefoot or wearing worn-out clothing or shoes, it could signify a spiritual attack from the spirit of poverty. Additionally, dreams, where you or others are constantly begging or seeking financial assistance could indicate that poverty has infiltrated all areas of your life. I'd like you to please take note of these dreams, as they may reveal more profound issues. Dreams, where you are shopping or spending money lavishly, indicate that this spirit influences you to spend your money foolishly and wastefully. The consequences of such dreams can be seen when a person struggles to account for their spending and has nothing to show for their transactions. Some dreams may appear promising on the surface but, when analyzed spiritually, reveal that the enemy is robbing you of your financial blessings and causing economic losses. For example, dreams of owning luxury items like private jets, luxury cars, or mansions, especially when financially struggling. It may seem like a sign of impending wealth. However, these dreams indicate that the enemy is influencing you to spend beyond your means, leading to financial difficulties and obligations that prevent you from enjoying any increase in your future finances. Dreams of selling your possessions or finding strangers in your home. In that case, it may be an impending financial ruin, such as foreclosure or the loss of valuable assets that would be difficult to recover from financially where you cannot access a bank or when the bank is closed, symbolizing financial blockages and restrictions. The manifestation of such dreams would be when people owe you money but cannot pay, or you cannot collect on a financial settlement or judgment. If you dream of losing money from your wallet, purse, or bag, or if you hide money in a dream and it goes missing when you try to retrieve it, it indicates that the spirit of poverty is involved in projects that will not yield any returns. Missing money in dreams signifies that this spirit is stealing your spiritual and financial blessings, preventing them from manifesting in your life. Dreams, where your finances are withheld or delayed, signify a delay in your real-life finances. For example, suppose you dream of being at an ATM machine and it malfunctions, or the power goes out when you try to withdraw money. In that case, it indicates that the spirit of poverty is delaying or hindering your spiritual finances, which will result in financial losses if not addressed. Dreams of rats, cockroaches, and missing properties also indicate the presence of the spirit of poverty in your life. Dreams where money is stolen, or you find yourself picking up cash, coins, silver, or gold suggest the influence of a pauper spirit supervised by a ruling spirit of poverty. If someone gives you money in a dream, be cautious and discerning. While some dreams of receiving money may indicate a genuine financial increase, others can be deceptive. If the person giving you money is someone you do not know or is an enemy in reality, it is an evil dream, and the money represents cursed finances. Similarly, if the money is old, dirty, torn, or a mixture of foreign currency, it signifies confusion and disorder in your finances. These dreams require immediate spiritual resistance and cancellation upon waking. Suppose you experience repetitive dreams related to these financial losses. In that case, it is essential to engage in fasting, as led by the Holy Spirit, and pray with relevant scriptures to break the curse of poverty over your life. Scriptures such as Philippians 4:19, Psalm 115:14, and Deuteronomy 28:12 can be used to declare God's provision and blessings in your finances. Based on spiritual laws, the spirit of poverty can only access your life through a covenant. Unfortunately, most folks are of these evil agreements. Therefore, renouncing and revoking any evil demonic covenants in your life, whether generational curses or established through dreams, is crucial. Ask God to reinstate His original plan for your life, particularly in your finances, in the name of Jesus Christ. It is crucial to keep in mind that the meaning of dream symbols can be influenced by factors such as one's cultural background, profession, lifestyle, and religion. Therefore, relying solely on the Holy Spirit's guidance and direction is essential when interpreting them. Written By: Kevin L A Ewing ewinglakevin@icloud.com kevinlaewing.blogspot.com www.kevinlaewing.com

The Thermostat of The Ungrateful

Ungrateful individuals can often be remarkable yet difficult to understand. If you've interacted with such individuals, you've likely noticed that they have an insatiable desire for more, without showing appreciation for what they already have or what others have done for them, while also feeling entitled to others' resources and services. I have titled this lesson "The Thermostat of the Ungrateful." I chose this title because there is a clear connection between a thermostat and the mentality of an ungrateful individual. A thermostat is a regulating device that regulates the air temperature in any air-controlled environment. If the thermostat is broken, the air conditioning system loses its ability to control the air in that environment. Before I proceed, I would like to clarify that there is a significant distinction between being ungrateful and simply not expressing gratitude. People have different ways of communicating their appreciation, which may differ from how we would express gratitude. Of course, this is acceptable because we are all different. However, an ungrateful person takes things for granted and possesses an almost demonic sense of entitlement. They are intoxicated with selfishness, negativity, chronic complainers, and they're always critical of others. Let's revisit the comparison between a thermostat and an unappreciative person's mindset. As previously mentioned, the thermostat manages the air in an air-controlled environment. However, the thermostat for the ungrateful individual would be their "shame." You're wondering how shame is supposed to act as a thermostat for the ungrateful individual. Let's define the word shame, and it will eventually make sense. Shame is a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior. If an ungrateful person's shame mechanism is not functioning correctly, they may lose the ability to regulate their behavior in certain areas of their life. This can lead to them repeatedly asking for favors without considering your feelings, always borrowing and begging from you. In addition, they may become defensive if you confront them about their insensitive behavior towards you. Nevertheless, the most challenging area for anyone encountering such a person is their annoying, arrogant sense of entitlement. As a counselor, I either meet such people or counsel those who have encountered them. Amazingly, I have discovered two predominant qualities in most ungrateful people that have become pillars in their foundation. The first quality is jealousy. Yes, this may seem odd, but indulge me for a moment. Ungrateful individuals tend to unconsciously direct their negative behavior toward those they envy. This is their way of punishing those individuals for their success. Therefore, whenever they require resources or assistance, they seek help from those they envy. However, if you refuse their request, they will politely accept it but may speak ill of you behind your back to mutual friends, portraying you as an unkind, selfish, and mean person. This leads to my second observation of ungrateful people. Ungrateful people often possess the trait of being skilled dissemblers. A dissembler is someone who hides their true thoughts or emotions. In simpler terms, a dissembler is a deceitful person. They will go to any lengths to achieve their goals, despite their broken thermostat (which is a shame). Their tool of choice would be flattery and playing the victim to manipulate you. They always paint a negative picture of their circumstances and claim the world is against them, conveniently leaving out any mention of those who helped them. Then, they will praise you, saying how generous and helpful you are, while hiding their true feelings (jealousy) to get something from you. I think such people are covertly disrespectful, with a mild hint of bullying their victims. In other words, due to their entitlement complex, they will subtly put you in an uncomfortable position through another one of their requested favors, which would almost be impossible for you to say no to. Despite inconveniencing you, they will shower you with compliments, such as "I really appreciate" and "I don't know what I would do without you," to persuade you to grant them the favor. I came across a scripture that references the dissembler quality of an ungrateful person, and here is what it said. "A person who hates dissembles with their lips and stores deceit within themselves. When he speaks fair, believe him not, for his heart has seven abominations. Whose hatred is covered by deceit, nevertheless, his wickedness shall be exposed before the entire congregation" Proverbs 26:24-26 Here are thirteen signs of an ungrateful person: 1. They are never satisfied with what you've done for them. 2. They take advantage of your kindness. 3. Always negative, critical, and finding fault with others. 4. They are pretty calculating and deceptive. 5. They take you for granted. 6. They unashamedly express a sense of entitlement. 7. They consistently blame others for their problems. 8. They are challenging to work with and can be uncooperative. 9. They are excellent at flattering you when they need favors. 10. They have a victim mentality. 11. They do not care about your feelings. 12. They are master manipulators. 13. They disrespectfully violate your boundaries. HOW TO MANAGE UNGRATEFUL PEOPLE Addressing the issue is usually recommended when someone's behavior is problematic. However, it's not uncommon for ungrateful individuals to twist the situation and portray you as the unappreciative one, despite all that you've done for them. But if that approach doesn't work, setting boundaries and saying no when necessary is essential. These individuals can be persistent and shameless in their requests, so please be firm with your decision. If boundaries and saying no still don't work, the best course of action may be to ignore them entirely. Being bold and firm in your efforts towards these people is essential. If all attempts to resolve this issue have been unsuccessful, it may be in your best interest to permanently distance yourself from these individuals. Evidently, they are not true friends and are only interested in using you. Kevin L A Ewing ewinglakevin@icloud.com kevinlaewing.blogspot.com www.kevinlaewing.com

Experience Is The Best Teacher

Most things can be misleading due to their packaging. Beautiful packaging can hide terrible content, and unpleasant packaging can contain something beautiful.

Many of us can agree that what we see on the outside, such as packaging, can sometimes be different from what's inside. Our mistakes in life often stem from accepting things at face value and foolishly believing that appearances accurately represent what's inside. Unfortunately, we live in a world where honesty has been replaced with dishonesty. Experience has taught us the valuable lesson of looking before we leap.

I want to tell someone this morning, "Please remember, not everything that glitters is gold." It's important to carefully examine anything that seems like a fresh start, a great deal, a new relationship, a job offer, or anything else. Your responsibility is to do thorough research, ask questions, and focus on substance rather than appearance. In the end, it's the substance that you'll have to deal with, not the temporary attractive packaging. Jesus Christ gave us a great principle that, if followed, will allow us to recognize content over packaging. Jesus said, "You will know them by their fruit" (Matthew 7:16).

The fruit of anything is a telltale sign of not only the contents but also defines whatever it is producing that particular fruit. For example, an apple can only be made by an apple tree. In other words, the fruit is just the evidence of what tree produced it.

I don't know who you are, but you must grasp this understanding. Your decision to follow the packaging will force you to deal with unnecessary content. Unfortunately, most folks tolerate the undesired contents with the hope that they'll be exposed to the packaging again........... My mother repeatedly told me, "A little can tell you what a lot will be like." My words of wisdom to you on this beautiful morning. Focus on the fruit produced by that person, place, or thing. As a reminder, a fruit is the result of a seed. Hence, what they're consistently producing reveals who they really are. And at the same time, warning you that their packaging is a mere distraction from their contents. ~Kevin L A Ewing~

A Reward Awaits Those That Will Follow Godly Instructions

 Something beautiful and very much unexpected is about to unfold for someone. The Lord said to tell you not to hold on to more than you need. Instead, you must share it with others, especially those in a lower position than yourself. Further, your assistance and making provisions for others must not be limited to those who can eventually assist you but also those who may have been unfair to you.

He said to tell you that, as crazy as his instructions may seem to you, The spiritual implications of those instructions will produce more of what you are about to receive "IF" you obey or cause you to be in a far worse state than you currently are if you choose to disobey.

The results of your obedience or disobedience will be based on the following principles, which will determine your future outcome, " There are those that will share with others, and it will result in an increase for them. Then, some decide to keep everything they have to themselves, automatically producing poverty. A

generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will one day be refreshed himself, Proverbs 11:24-25. This word is just ANOTHER confirmation of the Lord asking you to release into the life or even the lives of others so that he can channel increase to yours!!

God is watching over his word to perform it, my friend and he has promised that his word cannot return unto him void. Obedience is by far better than sacrifice!

~Kevin L A Ewing~

This Kind!

 Jesus Christ made a profound statement to his disciples regarding the invisible agents of evil that are consistently attacking us. In fact, his statement made it unequivocally clear that not all evil spirits are of the same rank or on the same level and must be handled differently.

In Jesus' statement, he was advising his disciples, who were apparently baffled as to why Jesus could cast out an evil spirit from a particular person. They were not able to do the same. Jesus said, "This "KIND" will only come out or be eradicated from a person through prayer and fasting" Matthew 17:21.

Today, I want to talk about a set of evil spirits typical among all humans. They are the tormenting spirits of Panic and anxiety attacks. I have suffered from such attacks and eventually became very frustrated in several attempts to rid myself of them, but they would still visit me. For some folks, the experience would come about as a sudden and overwhelming fear, an abnormal fear of dying, being fearful of enclosed environments, the abnormal fear of speaking in public, etc. In fact, anything or any setting that creates abnormal, unexplained fear will fall under panic or anxiety attacks.

I am also confident that many of you have seen your local Doctors. They, of course, would have superscribed medication such as Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, or any other antidepressants that are supposed to either prevent the attacks or lessen the frequency of it. I am also confident that those who took this medication can say, for the most part, that the medicine made them sluggish, sleepy, etc. However, inevitably, you still had your bouts with unbearable and disgusting feelings of anxiety and panic attacks.

Well, like in so many of my articles. I am sure you would discover that due to my knowledge of the spiritual realm and my concrete belief in that realm. I found that panic and anxiety attacks in their original state are spiritual. I am suggesting that they are actual spirits or a legion of demonic spirits that systematically launch an attack on their victims to disable them, particularly in progress or potential development. Again, the victim will feel a sense of overwhelming fear, their minds racing with the worst thoughts possibly regarding the particular area they're being attacked in, accompanied in most cases by profuse sweating, fatigue, confusion, and a sense of being immobile. As a result, the victim shuts down and is discouraged from progressing in whatever area they are going or attempting to advance.

Now, in drawing a reference to the biblical story mentioned in Matthew 17:14- 21, It was recorded that a confident man came bowing to Jesus, begging him to have mercy on his son, whom he labeled a Lunatic and very angry. The father said that his son was so messed up that he would throw himself into a blazing fire and make several attempts to drown himself. Well, just like in today's world, we see and observe such occurrences as something physical and, at the same time, dismiss or never ever entertain the thought that what could be happening is spiritual.

The man then explained to Jesus that he even had his son to Jesus' disciples, who also failed to administer some form of help to this young man. Long story short, Jesus eventually healed the boy to the amazement of his disciples, so much so that his disciples asked Him how Jesus might have been able to heal the young man, and they could not do the same.

Jesus' response forces us, the readers of this particular story, and of course with his disciples back during that period, that the young man's physical behavior was just the result of what had been orchestrated by evil spirits. As long as his symptoms were addressed from a physical standpoint, failure was inevitable for whoever attempted to secure relief for this young man.

Jesus wrapped up his conclusion of the entire ordeal by indicating in his statement in Matthew 17:21 the phrase "THIS KIND." In essence, he's speaking about a presence or entity that is very much real but invisible to the human eye. Its purpose is to mislead everyone to focus on the visible instead of the invisible operating behind and influencing humans.

Written By: Kevin L A Ewing

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Detecting Monitoring Spirits Through Your Dreams

Before I proceed with today's teaching on detecting monitoring spirits in our dreams, I want to mention a strange but expected dream I had some time ago.

Why did I mention that the dream was anticipated? Because whenever the kingdom of darkness is revealed through God's knowledge, I can assure you that a response will follow, typically initiated on a spiritual level through our dreams.

In my dream last night, I was in what looked like an abandoned area. With me was a white man who seemed to be a pilot friend. In this dream, he was running away from a cat that was unusually aggressive toward him. The cat was relentless in chasing my friend.

Strangely enough, while I was watching this unfold, there was a light green vehicle about thirty feet diagonally across from where I was standing. This car was filled with about three cats and what appeared to be a brownish-looking dog. Anyway, the cat that was pursuing my friend saw me. When he saw me, he stopped attacking my friend and began following me. As with all my dreams, there was no fear, nor did I attempt to move. However, for some reason or another, there was some invisible barrier around me that this vicious cat could not get beyond to attack me. The cat became even more aggressive, almost behaving like a human being in a rage.

The cats I mentioned earlier in the car became upset and began to behave aggressively. They eventually jumped out of the car's window, approaching me with rage and aggression. Suddenly, I heard a voice, almost as if it came from within me, that said, "Say in the name of Jesus." Like clockwork, I said to this cat, "In the name of Jesus," when I stated that it was as if the cat was electrocuted and fell to the ground with its body having uncontrollable convulsions and ending as if it was in a rigor mortis state.

As they were about to leap towards me, again I said, "In the name of Jesus," repeating this statement of course, and they all fell to the ground, only this time they were all side by side, displaying uncontrollable convulsions, and eventually died.

These cats symbolize monitoring spirits sent by witchcraft practitioners to track and record their victims. The information gathered from their victims would be used for future attacks against them. The victim, of course, has no knowledge of this. They need to gain such understanding in this area of spiritual warfare. These cats can also be Witches attacking their victims in their dreams. Therefore, if you dream of cats watching you or following you, the dream indicates the presence of monitoring spirits in your life. If you dream of seeing birds chasing you, moving in a circular motion over your head, or even standing still, watching you, the dream reveals the presence of monitoring spirits in your life. This also explains why your enemy knows your every move.

In many cases, people encounter monitoring spirits but often dismiss these experiences as their minds playing tricks. For instance, many have likely experienced lying in bed or preparing to sleep when they feel a sensation of being held down or pressed upon. In such moments, they are fully awake; perhaps the TV is on, or their spouse or someone close is nearby, yet they find themselves unable to speak or move, almost as if paralyzed. Additionally, some feel the presence of someone or something entering the room they are in. Often, they notice their hair standing on end, the atmosphere becoming heavy, or a sense of claustrophobia taking hold.

In other cases, some people see dark shadows or images flashing by in their homes or specific places. In extreme cases, they might see manifestations of a tall, dark man standing at a distance, more like a silhouette of a person standing silently. In another instance, a beautiful woman may appear again, mostly silent. I have experienced situations where electronics in someone's home malfunctioned or lost power. For example, they were sure they left a particular light, fan, or air conditioner on, only to wake up and find these devices off, even though they hadn't turned them off. Remember, these individuals are the only residents of their homes, so obviously, no one else was there to turn these things off.

The sudden appearance of strange animals like cats, blackbirds, and crows that mysteriously show up on or near your property is likely a sign of a monitoring spirit. I should also mention that a sudden infestation of roaches, rats, centipedes, or any other insects is also indicative of the presence of monitoring spirits. One of the more apparent signs is seeing an Owl during the daytime. Additionally, if a long-legged bird, such as a crane, appears on your property or a nearby one and stares at you, it might be a sign. Similarly, some birds or cats might seem to follow you around, always watching, no matter where you go.

Be cautious of false prophets who use monitoring spirits to deceive people. These spirits, often called mediums, observe and watch those they are assigned to monitor. If you suddenly notice an infestation of pests such as roaches, ants, rats, insects, or snakes in your home, it could be a sign that you are dealing with monitoring spirits. These spirits can gather information about their victims through divination and use it to trick them into believing they are receiving messages from the Lord.

You need to cancel any dreams where animals or people are following, chasing, or watching you. Pray for God to bring spiritual blindness to all monitoring spirits in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Additionally, pray the full armor of God for yourself and all that pertains to you.

Kevin L A Ewing

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Spiritual Insight Into Witchcraft Dreams

Individuals who are under the influence of witchcraft often experience dreams wherein they are pitted against challenging foes, be they human adversaries, animals, or otherworldly creatures.

In intense witchcraft attacks, the individual might often have recurring dreams of animals, specifically dogs, attacking or attempting to attack them. These dream attacks are caused by evil spirits who take on the form of animals or other creatures and battle against the human spirit of the victim. As a result of these attacks, the victim may feel drained and fatigued even after a seemingly restful night's sleep.

It's important to remember that the intensity of the challenges you face in your dreams can symbolize the unexpected difficulties you may encounter in real life. For instance, if you dream about being attacked by a group of unfamiliar men without much resistance, it could represent significant issues in your waking life. These problems may extend beyond your daily routine and have more severe consequences. For example, a dream like this could foreshadow events such as waking up to a fire in your home, getting into a severe car accident, or experiencing a sudden breakup in a seemingly stable relationship.

When examining the dream further, it's important to note that the victim doesn't seem to fight back against the attacker. Instead, they appear to give in to the attack. We should pay close attention to this.

To clarify, the victim in this dream represents their human spirit or soul rather than their physical body. This suggests their spiritual source is vulnerable to the various spiritual forces working against them. According to spiritual law, "If we faint in the day of adversity, our strength is weak" (Proverbs 24:5). Therefore, the strange men appearing in the dream are actually evil spirits of misfortune, stagnation, poverty, and divorce, among others, overpowering the human spirit and, ultimately, affecting one's life.

I've emphasized that our spiritual life impacts our daily material life. Witchcraft aims to weaken a person spiritually, ultimately affecting their daily life. It involves engaging in rituals and ceremonies as demanded by evil spirits to battle someone spiritually. This typically involves making a spiritual agreement with the spirits, often called an evil covenant.

Once a covenant is established, even evil spirits must follow the rules governing the spiritual realm when interacting with their victims. Simply put, no matter how powerful an evil spirit may be, it must have a valid reason to attack its victim. The law clearly states, "A curse without cause shall not alight" (Proverbs 26:2). Therefore, these spirits closely monitor their victims' lives on a spiritual level, paying attention to unconfessed sins, ancestral covenants, curses, or any actions that go against God's law. As a result, I advise people that if they suspect witchcraft is affecting their lives, they should carefully evaluate what is happening, especially paying attention to their dreams, in line with spiritual principles.

It is common for people to dream of running away from others, whether they are individuals, groups, animals, or unknown assailants. By applying Biblical principles, we can interpret these dreams as reflections of the dreamer's lifestyle and behavior. According to Proverbs 28:1, the wicked flee when there is no danger, while the righteous are bold and brave like lions. Therefore, the dreamer should consider why they were running from their pursuers. If they genuinely embody righteousness, why didn't they stand up to their opponents instead of fleeing?

When it comes to dreams about dogs, those affected by witchcraft often dream of being chased or attacked by dogs. In this context, the dogs symbolize evil spirits. The type and size of the dogs in the dream can indicate the spirit's rank and the threat level against you. These dream experiences are believed to have genuine spiritual implications that can impact your daily life.

For instance, if you've dreamt of being attacked by puppies, it could signify the presence of tormenting spirits seeking to cause you distress. This may manifest in minor accidents such as frequently stubbing your toe or breaking dishes. This pattern of clumsiness could be connected to these dreams. If you often dream of dogs attacking you, it might be a sign that a family member is associated with these spiritual attacks.

The following text discusses the significance of dreaming about being attacked by a Pitbull. This type of dream may symbolize significant challenges in the dreamer's everyday life. Individuals who have such dreams often struggle to remember them, and their attempts to recall the dream may result in fragmented and scattered memories. These difficulties are believed to be signs of witchcraft attacks targeted at the dreamer.

As a result of these attacks, the individual may encounter confusion in various settings and experience unusual rejection. This rejection may manifest as consistent turning away by people who should offer help, support, resources, and opportunities. The attacks may also be associated with feelings of abandonment, leading to overwhelming sensations of loneliness, confusion, and disturbing thoughts regarding death and depression. It's important to note that these attacks primarily target the individual's mental and emotional well-being rather than their physical state. The physical symptoms experienced by the person are seen as a reflection of the spiritual attacks they are facing.

In some cases, if a person is bitten by a dog or another animal in their dream, they may experience unexplained illnesses in their physical body. Victims of such dreams may experience unusual swelling in various body parts. Additionally, they may start to appear older than their actual age. Other symptoms include discoloration on the face and skin diseases that are difficult to cure. The intention behind these actions is to disconnect the victim from reality by diverting their attention towards witchcraft manipulations instead of the power of God.

As these traumatic experiences continue, the individual may frequently have dreams where they lose or misplace their vehicle. Another common dream involves the victim constantly dreaming about their home's roof leaking or strange men working on it. Instead of fixing the roof, the men working on it seem to be destroying it or unable to finish the repairs. As a side note, when dreaming of a house, it is often interpreted as a symbol for a person. In this context, the roof would represent the individual's mind.

Be attentive; having these dreams is usually a sign that witchcraft or sorcery may be directed toward you. It is also important to remember that you are facing a spiritual battle. Any physical harm or negative experiences you may encounter are just a result of what has been achieved against you in the spiritual realm.

To overcome and withstand such evil, you must embrace righteous living. This entails accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior and cultivating a deep relationship with him. If you do not believe in Jesus Christ or if you are a believer with unconfessed sins in your life, you may be vulnerable to witchcraft attacks.

Can someone who doesn't believe in Jesus Christ be delivered from witchcraft attacks? Yes, they can, but it's only a temporary solution. The spirits will eventually return because the person doesn't have the spiritual protection believers in Christ have. This protection is explained in Ephesians 6:11-17. It is in the best interest of a person who has yet to accept Christ as their savior to do so to experience the spiritual benefits of being a believer in Jesus Christ.

As a Christian involved in deliverance, it is essential to prioritize fasting as part of your Christian discipline. Evil spirits have different ranks, and using the appropriate method to expel them based on their level is necessary. According to Matthew 17:21, per scriptural rules, some evil spirits can only be removed through prayer and fasting. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that prayer alone may not be effective in some deliverance situations.

Kevin Ewing

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Is This Message For You?

Today, someone is facing significant challenges in completing projects they have started. You feel overwhelmed and frustrated and require help determining where to begin.

Perhaps you find yourself at work, church, or a friend's house, mentally preparing a list of tasks to tackle once you arrive home. You feel energized and motivated to complete them. However, upon returning home, you suddenly lose all motivation and become lazy, losing interest in your planned tasks.

You may have taken on a lot of commitments, obligations, and promises that seem impossible to fulfill. As a result of desperation to achieve relief, you've implemented an unproductive process of postponing what you should be doing for another day. Some of you are pushing through exhaustion and being pulled in different directions, thinking you must please everyone. It's clear that you need rest, but distractions are making it hard for you to relax or sleep. If this is you, know God has a message for you today.

The Lord's message to you is the Enemy has created specific evil forces to work against you and prevent you from succeeding. One of these forces works by allowing you to plan and build up your hopes and enthusiasm for certain things, but then through the spirit of procrastination, causes you to put it off day after day. Eventually, you realize you have yet to accomplish what you want, which seems impossible to achieve at this stage. This leads to frustration and feelings of inadequacy. The Enemy is pursuing you relentlessly, but his primary strategy is subtly attacking your mind.

He said, your spirit is spiritually malnourished due to your anxiety and frustration and your attention to everything else except his word. Begin to renew, rebuild, and restore your human spirit by decreeing the word of God:

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices" 2 Corinthians 2:11

He said to remind the Devil that he is a liar John 8:44

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace 1Corinthians 14:33

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee, Isaiah 26:3

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them, Psalm 119:165

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world, 1 John 4:4

Heavenly Father, As believers of your only begotten son, Jesus Christ, we humbly ask for your help in permanently disabling the devices of Satan, specifically the spirits of procrastination, inadequacy, failure, lack of enthusiasm, and defeat. Your word states that the same spirit that raised Jesus Christ from the dead resides in us, as mentioned in Romans 8:11. Furthermore, your word encourages us that He who dwells in us is greater than he who is in the world, as stated in 1 John 4:4.

We will continue to have faith until we see the manifestation of your word that says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," found in Philippians 4:13. Father God, please hear our prayers and reveal to us anything in our hearts that may hinder our communication with you. We pray in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. Amen.!

Minister Kevin L A Ewing

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