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A curse is sometimes defined as "the invocation of supernatural power to inflict harm upon someone or something."
My definition of curse is much broader because I believe that our words spoken with intensity carry the energy of love or hatred, of life or death. We can be effected the attitude of hatred, bitterness or revenge in somone's heart. That is why Jesus is so insistent on our forgiving from our heart.
My definition of a curse is the harmful energy released against another by the use of witchcraft, hateful words, slander, by one's hateful attitude and by negative and controlling 'Christian' prayer.
In the Bible account of creation, God breathed His spirit into mankind to give us life. God's Spirit forms our spirit. Our (God given) spirit shares some of the attributes of God's Spirit. It has energy to bring life or death.
That is why the Bible warns us to choose life; why Jesus says that we are accountable for the words we speak. Jesus tells us that words spoken in hatred are like murder. In other words, words spoken in hatred have 'murderous energy.'
Therefore any word I speak conveys my spirit and has the potential to curse or bless.
Spoken words give breath to our thoughts (breath and spirit are closely related) and either blessing or curse.
That is why my definition of a curse includes any word spoken against another; harm put into words; words that convey death and hatred against the life and spirit of another.
On the other hand, spiritual life goes forth as we speak holy words, inspired words, prophetic words in faith.
Jesus clued us in to the fact that hateful feelings are like a curse. Hateful anger is 'like murder,' said Jesus. Our spiritual impact is our state of being.
Our deep intense feelings identify what is in our heart and spirit. What is in our spirit does effect another's spirit and life. In the spirit we are connected. We are not alone. Hate (envy, jealousy) against you in my inner being does oppress you (and me). A negative state of being when directed against another brings death - acts like a curse.
My definition of a curse must include negative emotions in someone's inner being directed against another. Hatred, jealousy and envy can harm another's life and spirit.
On the other hand, spiritual victory is our state of being when, like Jesus, light, hope, joy and peace are within and holiness emanates from God's Holy Spirit within us.
Words (beliefs), emotion (heart), intentions (will), and vision (imagination, spirit) go into our prayers. Prayers have the capacity to do great good or harm. Yes I realize you may have never considered that prayers can do harm, but most power can be used for good or ill.
Effective prayer and spiritual victory flows from our inner being. If our inner being is filled with love, joy, peace and faith then our prayers are effective for good.
But what if our inner being is filled with hate, judgment, pessimism and negative expectations? Then our prayers are effective in doing harm and bringing about the negative that we believe.
My broad definition of a curse must now include negative prayers directed against another. Negative prayers can and do harm another's life and spirit.
Jesus granted authority to cast out demons not to bind Satan. Daniel did not bind the "prince of Persia" that hindered the answer to his prayers. Daniel 10:13. Evidently even the archangel Michael "did not dare bring a slanderous accusation against (the devil) but said, 'The Lord rebuke you." Jude 9. We now know that Christians come to harm when they do not know their place in the heavenly hierarchy.
Spiritual action is ineffective when the focus is negative. The charge (command) not to resist evil (Matthew 5:39) is there because it puts your heart out of harmony with God's Spirit. A strong response to darkness entangles (bonds, yokes) you to darkness cutting you off from God's guidance and protection. "Be not unequally yoked with darkness" (2 Corinthians 6:14). To stay separate do not respond to the energies of evil.
Specifically this means do not swear at Satan in anger; do not invite Satan to fight with you; do not "bind" Satan. Those who do so are in the flesh, in grandiose delusion and totally out of place. This is dangerous and does attract the attention of evil forces.
I suggest do not partner with groups who do this. Do not at any time think there is ever any time that anyone or any group has any authority to do this type of 'spiritual warfare.' Believing so will prove to be dangerous.
Because this kind of prayer has effects like a curse, my broad definition of a curse could also include railing at the devil and all prayers 'binding' Satan or principalities or powers. If you have done this and feel that you are under a curse, this is why. This sin brings harm against you EXACTLY like a curse, only you did it to yourself!
My broad definition of a curse includes prayers directed against darkness and evil. These prayers bind you to evil and expose you to evil with results just like a curse.
The creative flow of the Spirit is more powerful than evil. Light overcomes darkness. Keep your eye on Jesus and do not be fascinated with evil. There is great power in simply praising God for who He is. "God inhabits the praises of his people."
What is a Curse is by © George Hartwell M.Sc. 2009, www.HealMyLife.com, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Phone (416) 234-1850. Long distance to enquire about professional services: 1 (877) 854-3990
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