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"The Absalom Spirit"
Submitted by Paul Cox
Mar 16, 2006
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March 16, 2006
Submitted by Paul
Cox:
The Absalom Spirit
(Submitted to Paul Cox by Rev. Joel Budd
Open Bible Fellowship; Tulsa, Oklahoma)
 Steve
Shultz on Paul Cox's Absalom word:
Too often almost everything in the Church is put into the category of Jezebel.
Believe me, there is plenty of ol' "Jez" to go around. But there are other
characters in Scripture that teach us how Satan infects people.
Absalom or the Absalum "spirit" is one such tactic of Satan. If he can't get you
with Jezebel, he'll get you with Absalom and there are many other tactics.
Let's not be "unaware of his schemes."
Blessings,
Steve Shultz
THE ELIJAH LIST
www.elijahlist.com
 During a visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma, I came into
the sanctuary
of Open Bible Fellowship at the end of the first service. I noticed that there was a great deal of demonic beings
leaving, and I wondered what was happening.
Immediately the second service began, and the second part of the sermon series
was on the
Absalom spirit. As the sermon concluded, the pastor asked if there were any who
wanted to repent of the “sin of Absalom," and many stood up. As they began
repenting, I again was aware of an enormous amount of demonic beings leaving.
I then knew there was something significant with the Absalom spirit.
The following are the characteristics that Joel Budd listed for the Absalom
spirit. If you find these characteristics in yourself, why not renounce and
repent for each of them?
The Absalom Spirit
(Scripture References Based on II Samuel 13:20-29; 14:23-33; and 15:1-12)
An Absalom Spirit is rooted in a basic distrust and resentment of one’s
authority--either justifiable or exaggerated.
(13:20,21)
An Absalom Spirit is rooted in a basic independence and self
dependence--especially as it pertains to honest communication, problem solving,
sharing of honest feelings, needs, wants, etc. (13:20)
An Absalom Spirit is rooted in camouflaged bitterness-- unresolved
disappointments, fear, anger, impotence, etc. (13:22)
An Absalom Spirit is rooted in irrational secrets--that appear totally rational
and justified to "the Absalom." (13:20,22,23)
An Absalom Spirit is rooted in hidden agendas, hidden strategies and hidden
alliances. (13:22-29)
Basic Beliefs of the Absalom Spirit:
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Most authority is not to be trusted.
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Most authority is incompetent.
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“I know the right way to handle this.”
An Absalom Spirit is rooted in hidden
contempt, hidden hatred and hidden revenge--of authority and those under that
authority. (13:22)
An Absalom Spirit Is Rooted In Pride
(14:23-26)
An Absalom Spirit is rooted in rebellion--that will grow and grow and become
unquenchable. (14:27-30)
An Absalom Spirit is rooted in a deep-seated desire to be close to/next to/in a
place of favor with the one in authority, but not with purity of heart.
(14:30-33)
An Absalom Spirit is rooted in impressing and stealing the hearts of the people
who are under authority in order to eventually “dethrone” and replace the one in
authority.
(15:1-12)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in self-promotion. (15:1)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in a carefully constructed and carefully projected
image--one that is designed to impress.
(15:1)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in manipulation. (15:1)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in selfish ambition--disguised to appear as service
to others. (15:2)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in opportunism--self-advancement at the expense of
others. (15:2)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in divisiveness, antagonism, and negative criticism
of authorities to promote self. (5:3)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in rebellion and/or insurrectionism.
(15:4)
An Absalom Spirit Manifests In False Humility
(15:5)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in thievery--stealing the hearts and loyalty of the
people away from their true authority. (15:6)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in treachery.... This is no innocent disagreement.
Absalom is dangerous. (15:7-10)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in subtle seduction.
(15:11)
An Absalom Spirit manifests in religious hypocrisy and hype.
(15:12) “..while offering sacrifices..”
(v. 12)
An Absalom Spirit Manifests In Betrayal
(15:12)
Later, Ahithopehl joins Absalom's rebellion. Ahithophel means: A
brother/kindred: to smear, plaster, slime. A brother to (or those who) smear,
slime.
Warning: Absalom is not your friend.
A Healing For Ahithophel
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Those of us who have the trust of our
leader(s) are targets for an Absalom spirit.
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Stay loyal to leaders who are putting
their trust in you even if they are not perfect or adequate. Either be loyal
or quit.
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Confront any Absalom who tries to
manipulate you and use you.
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Go straight to your leader and tell
them about “Absalom” before it is too late for them and for you.
(15:1)
Paul Cox
Aslan's Place
www.aslansplace.com
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Paul's Itinerary:
March 20-24, 2006
Discernment Training and Exploration, Part II
School of Ministry II
Hesperia Terrace Room; Hesperia, CA
(760) 947-7881 or www.aslansplace.com/seminars/index.html
April 2-9, 2006
Prophetic Cruise Team
On Holland America to the Caribbean
April 24-28, 2006
Discernment Training and Exploration, Part II
School of Ministry II
Cornerstone Regional Worship Center
4333 Lime Kilm Rd.; Orefield, Pa. 10869
Contact: Sharon Shipwash (610) 398-7248
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