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Deliverance Ministry.” No Such Thing as a “Deliverance Ministry.” Among the spiritual gifts listed in the New Testament, there was nothing that says Jesus established a ministry of exorcism. The Lord Jesus never, nor did the apostles, give instructions as how to look for demons in other believers or encourage them to seek their own lives and pray for the Lord to manifest any demon they may have in their life. What Jesus did give believers was the power of authority over demons, but did not say this would be the primary role of some believers to have a “deliverance ministry.” There is no such thing as a “Deliverance Ministry.” We must be very careful because there have been many people hurt by “deliverance ministries.” We should also not be surprised that many will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons. (1 Tim. 4:1) There is no example of believers delivering demons out of other believers. There is no mention that they should search for or ask the Lord to manifest demons that might be in their life. There was no “specializing” in one area of the ministry where a person could be elevated to a superior position of authority from the rest of the church. Our mission is to preach the gospel to get people saved, healed and delivered and become disciples of Christ. I can remember reading many years ago a book titled “Pigs in the Parlor.” From what I read, just about everything was a demon, had a name, and had to be cast out. I still drink coffee, so I guess I did not get rid of the demon of caffeine. I saw my brothers and sisters all of a sudden go on a witch hunt. Just about anything that was wrong, a demon was involved. At a few prayer meetings I remember this one young gentleman who would want to be prayed for. People believed he was manifesting a demon because he would groan or drool at the mouth and show some anger. This went on for a couple of weeks. The last time I decided not to pray for him because it was obvious the man was simply on the immature side and looking for attention. He had some emotional problems and they had nothing to do with demons. I let my thoughts known to the brother where our prayer meetings were held. In time, the young man did not seek any more attention. We were simply upfront with him and dealing with where he was at. The following is written by a brother in the Lord who was involved in “Deliverance Ministry.” RETHINKING DELIVERANCE "And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their deeds were evil. (NAS) John 3:19 INTRODUCTION This message is for individuals with past or present involvement in Christian “deliverance” ministry. It is an especially relevant message for those who have left churches, where, the often fanatical and excessive behavior associated with deliverance ministry, has left indelible traces of hurt or confusion. I dedicate this to my dear friend Lynnie. My purpose in writing a dissertation is to bring balance and perspective from scripture on deliverance. It is not my intention to ‘knock’ or put down my brothers and sisters in Jesus who have been or who are still involved in deliverance ministry. I practiced and was a leader in deliverance ministry for three years, and I have perspective comes from personal experience, both good and bad. My familiarity with it nearly 15 years ago was the driving force for motivation to search the scriptures. I wanted an objective and unbiased scriptural point of view without the authoritarian prejudice of a pastor’s doctrine. Unless you have actually been deeply involved in deliverance ministries, this lesson will only be vaguely informative. It will, however, keep you from falling into some of the ditches and excess lived out by those steeped in this movement for years. For congregations involved with deliverance, or individuals that have come out of churches still participating in deliverance sessions, I think you will find the scriptural view to be your greatest source of direction. Let me begin by stating that I don’t claim to have all the answers, nor do I think my view is the “right” one. Also, I am not opposed to being prayed for, or praying for others who have been tormented and held in bondage by demonic forces. I believe it is scriptural to resist the devil, and to pray for one another. I am even in favor of prayer for deliverance from the strongholds that bind either a Christian or an unbeliever. The methods endorsed by those who claim to cast demons out of Christians, and whose unique deliverance language of communication is contrary to the word of God, is something I adamantly oppose. The reasons for opposition will become evident as you read further. Today, I still have sweet fellowship with friends that once attended a large charismatic church together. These are God-fearing, Jesus loving people that have a fervent and intense desire to please their Lord. The church we attended had a split, and corrupt leadership eventually led to its’ downfall. We were involved in demonic deliverance, as this was one of the central doctrines of our former church. Today I still hear some of my dear companions unaware they are using the ‘lingo’ exclusive to demonic deliverance ministries. I hope this helps them to sort out reality from deception. I Jn 2:26 These things I have written to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you. (NAS) As an evangelist and teacher, I spent many years on the streets of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. During that time I would often pray for people, and on occasion would spot individuals who were demon-possessed. I was eyewitness to the jeering, hissing, and ridicule, as these wicked demonic creatures inhabited human beings, and used them as vessels to taunt me. Anyone who has confronted a person who is demonically possessed will testify of the hair-raising and intensely iniquitous nature of such an encounter. There is an unmistakable presence of diabolical evil that pervades the air, and that seems to bore through the center of your very being. This evil presence can linger for hours, days or weeks without prayer. One man I prayed for many years ago was so teeming with demons that his eyes revolved in his head. He was one of those characters who lived on the streets, and reeked of human stench. He had not bathed or washed his clothing for many months, and his claw-like fingernails protruded as yellowish talons from his nicotine-stained hands. I cannot articulate in words the elation I felt when, using the name of Jesus; we were given authority by God to set this captive free. Even more astonishing, was the dramatic transformation in his countenance, as the spirit of God now resided where demons made their habitation. The very next day I witnessed a new creation in Christ. He had bathed, trimmed, and found a new set of clothes at the local Salvation Army. His demeanor reflected a serenity shining as the summer dawn through his battle-worn eyes. He had returned to say a “thank you”, and then disappeared into the fabric of the city streets. From this example, it is obvious I am not in opposition to casting evil spirits out of the souls whom they vex and torment. I do, however, make a distinction between an established believer in Jesus Christ, and the unbeliever who has not yet experienced the power of God. While there is strong precedent for commanding demonic forces out of those possessed, I find nothing in scripture teaching the church to practice demonic exorcism amongst believers. Fanaticism In The Christian Churches I am opposed to the fanaticism and excess I have observed in churches that put into practice demonic deliverance. Watching born-again Christians endeavor to cast demons out of one another can be an atrocious spectacle. Sometimes the person who is being prayed for will begin to “manifest” demonic behavior. This sort of “manifestation” may perhaps include writhing on the floor, deep guttural moans, screaming, demonic shrieks, and even at times abusive language. These manifestations are believed to be the unyielding demon or demons revealing itself or themselves through the individual being prayed for. Believe it or not, I have come to the conclusion that many (not all) of these demonstrations are truly demonic in origin. Still others are a desperate imitation of what desperate Christians think is God’s power at work. I will explain the reason for this later. Do these things astound you? The first time I walked into a church service or prayer session and observed such lifelike and strange behavior, it freaked me out. It seemed bizarre and surreal. As time passed, these “manifestations” became more frequent, as the church I attended was steeped in deliverance ministry. The more I saw, the less unusual they appeared. I suppose one might liken my acquiescence to the proverbial frog that, being perfectly capable of leaping out of a shallow pan of water, didn’t jump because the water was slowly warmed to boiling. The frog grows slowly and steadily adaptable to his deadly environment. By then it was too late. Thank God we are not frogs! God has given us a heart and mind that can escape such deception through repentance, loving support, and especially from the truth that can only be found in scripture.
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