THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR BEING A JEZEBEL IN THE CHURCH

First of all, in order for you to have the evil spirit of Jezebel, you must be a woman! Why is this?

Jesus made this very clear while admonishing the church of Thyatira. He told them: 

“But I have this complaint against you. You are permitting that woman—that Jezebel who calls herself a prophet—to lead my servants astray.” Revelations 2:20 NLT

Here is Jesus specifically emphasizing the word “THAT”; you are permitting “THAT WOMAN” – that Jezebel, that is because Jesus was referring to the infamous wicked woman ‘Queen Jezebel’ from the Old Testament days, who was known for undermining the authority of her husband King Ahab, by controlling and manipulating him and taking over his leadership. (See 1. Kings 21)

The reason the Jezebel Spirit only pertains to women is because men have been given natural authority from God, it’s not something they would need to fight to get, they already have it as the Bible says, “But there is one thing I want you to know: The head of every man is Christ, the head of woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.” 1. Corinthians 11:3 NLT

Women, on the other hand, have not been given that same authority, and they would need tools to try to take that position of leadership that the man has. This is where the Jezebel Spirit comes in. A demon will come to a woman presenting different tools she can use to gain power over the man. 

These tools are, among many others: manipulation, control, domination and seduction. For a wounded or scorned woman, these tools come as a temptation she cannot resist, and she grabs them, and starts using them. This is the moment she opens the door to become possessed by the demonic spirit that promises to provide her with everything she needs to accomplish her goal. She may or may not even be aware of what a devastating spirit she has just welcomed into her life.

When a man seems to be using some of the same tools as the Jezebel woman does, it is not because he has the Jezebel Spirit, but rather a power-hungry spirit that comes from being an extremely wounded individual, who has most likely been abused in one way or another and need to control and manipulate his circumstances out of fear of being hurt again.

Secondly, in order to be a woman operating in the Jezebel Spirit in the realm of the church, you need to be able to teach people to commit sexual sin and make them idolize and worship you and lead them away from a relationship with Jesus Christ. To do that, they must follow your false teachings (deeper truths,’ as they are called—depths of Satan, actually). (See Revelation 2:20+24)

Thirdly, to have the Jezebel Spirit, you must be a narcissist, someone who is not able or willing to admit any wrongdoing. You think you are never wrong and therefore you will never repent or take any ownership! As Jesus said it: “I gave her time to repent, but SHE DOES NOT WANT to turn away from her immorality.” Revelation 2:21 NLT

GOD CONTROLS THIS WHOLE THING | By Edwin Christiaan

The Bible says in Daniel 2:21 NLT that,

“God controls the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings.”

That’s why it says that,

“For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God!” Romans 13:1 NLT

Make no mistake!

“The LORD does whatever pleases Him throughout all heaven and earth, and on the seas and in their depths.” Psalm 135:6 NLT

PERIOD!

LET’S CUT THROUGH THE BULL! By Edwin Christiaan

When Jesus was rebuking the Thyatira Church for allowing Jezebel to rule over them, He was talking about a WOMAN, NOT a MAN!

Jesus clearly said: “But I have this complaint against you. You are permitting that WOMAN—that Jezebel who calls herself a prophet—to lead my servants astray.” Revelations 2:20 NLT

Jesus was comparing this woman in the Thyatira Church to the infamous, wicked woman, Queen Jezebel, from the Old Testament days, who was known for undermining the authority of her husband, King Ahab, by controlling and manipulating him, and taking over his leadership. (See 1. Kings 21)

I have heard many women, especially those who have the Jezebel spirit, cleverly confusing this issue and shifting the focus off from themselves, by saying that the spirit of Jezebel also operates in men! You will find these women in prophetic church circles, many times leading the gatherings. Isn’t it amazing how Jesus emphasized that Jezebel calls herself a prophet, who “leads My servants astray”? During our many years of traveling for the ministry, we have encountered so many women – too many to count - who are self-proclaimed prophets. These women are always, very shrewdly and undetected, leading people away from Christ into deception, with false teachings and false prophecies!

As part of His rebuke to the Thyatira Church, Jesus also said that Jezebel is a false teacher, who teaches ‘deeper truths’ - revelations that in actuality explore the ‘depths of Satan’! (See Revelation 2:24) This is exactly what is going on in these prophetic gatherings, where the Jezebel women flock.    

So, let’s cut to the chase: The Jezebel spirit only pertains to women, simply because of the fact that men have been given natural authority from God - it’s not something they would need to fight to get, they already have it! Women, on the other hand, have not been given that same authority! But they feel they should have it, and feel treated unfairly by God. That is why the purpose of this particular demonic spirit of Jezebel is to take the position of leadership authority that the man has in marriage and church, by using manipulation, control, domination, and seduction to achieve this! They’re trying to force nature and God, but they will always experience God resisting them in this area, adding to the offense they feel.

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A BIBLICAL WORD TO WOMEN By Edwin Christiaan

God called women to be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to Him! (See 1. Peter 3:4)

God did NOT call women to be elders or pastors, having authority over men! Why? Because the Bible clearly says that a church leader MUST be a man! (See 1. Timothy 3:2)

For this reason, the apostle Paul taught that women should learn quietly and submissively and that they should not teach men or have authority over them, but instead listen to them quietly. (See 1. Timothy 2:11-12)

That is why the older godly women were instructed to train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. And in doing so, these younger women would not bring shame on the word of God! (See Titus 2:4-5)

It further confirms this in 1. Peter 3:1-6 and Ephesians 5:24, when it says that women who are married must accept the authority of their husbands and submit to them in everything, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, their godly lives will speak to them without any words. Their husbands will be won over by observing their pure and reverent lives. Women should put their trust in God and do what is right without fear of what their husbands might do!

Women are not called to associate with or be married to anyone who - even if he claims to be a believer - indulges in sexual sin, is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. She should not even eat with such a person! (See 1. Corinthians 5:11)

Women should not draw attention to themselves by being concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry or clothing. They should be modest in their appearance and wear decent and appropriate clothing. For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do! (See 1. Peter 3:3, 1. Timothy 2: 9-10)