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There are many important things a person must understand immediately after being born again. Otherwise, the devil will take advantage of spiritual ignorance to torment and confuse the believer with the goal of causing them to abandon salvation. One of the main strategies he uses is making a person feel as though the debt of sin still remains in their heart, even after repentance.

1. What It Means to Be Born Again (Theological Understanding)

When we speak about being born again, Scripture refers to a person who:

• Truly repents from the heart,
• Makes a firm decision to abandon sin,
• Is baptized according to biblical teaching,
• Receives the Holy Spirit.

Such a person becomes a new creation, and all their sins are forgiven by God. From that moment, they become a legitimate child of God.

The Bible declares:

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

And again:

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”
— Ephesians 1:7 (NIV)

Salvation is therefore an act of divine grace, not human achievement.

2. Why Mental Battles Begin After Salvation

The problem often begins shortly after conversion. Once Satan realizes that you have been justified before God and your sins are forgiven, he attacks your mind.

He studies former weaknesses and uses past memories, habits, or experiences as weapons to make you feel:

• unworthy,
• condemned,
• rejected by God.

Scripture teaches that believers are engaged in spiritual warfare:

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers… against spiritual hosts of wickedness.”
— Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV)

3. Born Again Does Not Mean Memory Erased

A born-again Christian does not become like a robot whose memories are erased. God does not instantly remove all past psychological impressions.

Instead, the Holy Spirit removes the desire and love for sin, while the process of renewing the mind continues gradually.

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2 (NIV)

This explains why:

• former drinkers lose the desire for alcohol,
• smokers begin to hate smoking,
• adulterers desire purity,
• thieves develop fear of God,
• abusive speech begins to disappear.

The Holy Spirit changes inner desires first.

4. Common Struggles After Conversion

Many believers testify:

• “I stopped sexual immorality, but immoral dreams still disturb me.”
• “I repented, yet impure thoughts still come.”
• “I abandoned worldly music, but songs replay in my mind.”
• “I repented of past sins, yet I still feel unforgiven.”
• “I left witchcraft, but spiritual attacks still appear.”

These experiences do not mean salvation failed. They reveal the battle between the new spirit and old patterns of the flesh.

The Apostle Paul described this internal struggle:

“For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.”
— Romans 7:15 (NIV)

“It is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.”
— Romans 7:17 (NKJV)

Paul shows that a believer may still experience conflict while spiritual transformation is progressing.

5. Grace Comes Before Perfection

Satan oppresses young believers because they do not yet understand that forgiveness came by grace, not by performance.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith… not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
— Ephesians 2:8–9 (NKJV)

God did not forgive you because you became perfectly holy; He forgave you because of Christ.

Justification happens instantly; sanctification happens progressively.

6. The Principle of Momentum (Spiritual Illustration)

A person leaving sin resembles a fast-moving car that suddenly brakes. Even though the wheels stop turning, momentum continues briefly.

Likewise:

• the Holy Spirit stops the desire for sin,
• but psychological and habitual effects may remain temporarily.

Scripture confirms consequences remain while transformation continues:

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”
— Galatians 6:7 (NKJV)

Sin leaves impressions that require time, discipline, and spiritual growth to overcome.

7. Evidence That You Truly Belong to God

A key sign of salvation is this:

You now hate what you once loved.

Before salvation:

• you sinned without inner conviction.

After salvation:

• your conscience convicts you.

This conviction is evidence of the Holy Spirit.

“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.”
— Romans 8:14 (NIV)

8. Practical Steps for Victory Over Mental Battles

(a) Avoid Triggers of Sin

If past life involved immorality or pornography, memories will not disappear instantly. You must distance yourself from environments that awaken them.

“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality.”
— Ephesians 5:3 (NIV)

“Bad company corrupts good character.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)

Separation from sinful influence allows healing of the mind.

(b) Replace Old Influences with Godly Ones

If worldly music dominates your thoughts:

• remove it from devices,
• replace it with worship and gospel music.

Spiritual replacement is a biblical principle:

“Whatever is true… noble… right… think about such things.”
— Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

(c) Continue in Prayer and God’s Word

Former involvement with occult practices may bring fear or spiritual intimidation, but believers are protected in Christ.

“He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”
— 1 John 4:4 (NKJV)

Growth through prayer, Scripture study, and fellowship gradually removes fear and oppression.

(d) Reject Condemning Thoughts

When accusing thoughts arise, reject them.

“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.”
— Romans 8:1 (NKJV)

Remember: God chose you first.

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you.”
— John 15:16 (NKJV)

9. Daily Sanctification

Every believer has responsibility to pursue holiness daily:

“Let the one who is holy continue to be holy.”
— Revelation 22:11 (ESV)

Sanctification grows as we continually separate ourselves from influences that stir sin.

10. The Necessity of Being Born Again

Victory over these battles is impossible without genuine spiritual rebirth.

Jesus said:

“Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
— John 3:3 (NKJV)

Being born again involves:

• repentance,
• baptism,
• receiving the Holy Spirit,
• a transformed life in Christ.

The return of the Lord is near; therefore, salvation should not be delayed.

Conclusion

Mental battles after salvation are not signs of rejection by God  they are evidence of spiritual transformation in progress. The believer stands justified by grace while the Holy Spirit continues the lifelong work of renewing the mind.

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 1:6 (NIV)

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Everything written in the Old Testament is a shadow of spiritual realities unfolding in the New Testament today. For example, as we read how God called the children of Israel out of Egypt to Canaan through the wilderness, so too does God call His children today out of the bondage of sin [Egypt], leading them through the Red Sea [representing baptism 1 Corinthians 10], and then into the wilderness journey that every Christian must pass through. In this wilderness, one is taught to worship God, to rely on Him completely, to be tested in every area yet never abandoned. The final step is entering Canaan, which begins on earth now and ultimately culminates in the new heavens and the new earth.

Similarly, we learn another lesson from the story of Samson, which is also a shadow of spiritual realities at work today. We read that Samson was consecrated by God from his mother’s womb, just as the Church of Christ began at Pentecost, holy and pure, without blemish. Samson was instructed by God not to cut his hair but to bind it in seven locks a picture of the Church of Christ that we see reflected in Revelation chapters 2 & 3, where the Lord sends messages to the seven churches. Remember, the Church has passed through seven distinct periods known as the Seven Church Ages over the past 2,000 years, and the era we live in now is the final age, Laodicea.

Just as Samson’s strength was in his hair, the Church in all seven ages has relied on the Word of God to stand. Yet, tragically, we read that Samson exhibited immoral behavior by consorting with harlots and foreign women who were not of Abraham’s lineage. These women later discovered the secret of his strength. Proverbs 31:3 warns: “Do not give your strength to women.” But Samson ignored this, allowing himself to be deceived by worldly women who did not know the God of Israel. The result: he fell into the hands of his Philistine enemies for a long time:

Judges 16:15-21

15 Then she said to him, “How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when you won’t confide in me? This is the third time you have made a fool of me; you have not told me the secret of your great strength.”

16 When he had told her everything, she sent word to the rulers of the Philistines, “Come once more; he has told me everything.” So the rulers of the Philistines went up to her and brought the money in their hands.

17 She made him sleep on her lap, and so she called a man to shave off the seven braids of his head. Then she began to torment him, and his strength left him.

18 And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I will go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the LORD had left him.

19 The Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, and took him down to Gaza. He was bound with bronze shackles and forced to grind grain in the prison.

Do you see the pattern? The same thing happened to the Church after the apostles departed. Paul wrote:

Acts 20:29-30

29 I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.

30 Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.

In the New Testament, Delilah represents the harlot Church, which refers to the Catholic Church, which gradually mixed false teachings into the original Church. By 325 AD at the Council of Nicaea, pagan rituals and idolatry were incorporated, the practice of praying to saints, penance, hierarchical leadership, and monetary requirements all absent in the early Church were established. As this Church grew in influence, the Spirit’s power waned, except among a small remnant. This period of spiritual darkness lasted over 1,000 years and is known in history as the Dark Ages.

During the Nicaean council, the “Delilah Church” completely cut the hair of the Church of God the Church lost its spiritual gifts, Scripture was restricted, faith in Christ through grace alone nearly disappeared, and monetary requirements replaced true spiritual devotion. But just as Samson’s hair eventually grew back, so too did the Church experience a renewal. When his hair grew again, Samson brought greater destruction than he had at first:

Judges 16:22-30

22 But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.

23 Now the rulers of the Philistines assembled to offer a great sacrifice to their god Dagon…

27 Samson said to the servant who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars that support the temple, so I may lean against them.”

28 Now the temple was full of men and women; all the rulers were there, and on the roof were about three thousand people watching.

29 Then Samson prayed to the LORD, “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Strengthen me just once more, O God, so that I may with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.”

30 Then Samson reached toward the two central pillars and braced himself against them. “Let me die with the Philistines!” he shouted. Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple… so that the dead he killed during his life were far fewer than those he killed at his death.

Similarly, in the Church, when the “hair” began to grow again that is, when believers returned to the Word of God the Lord raised up men like Martin Luther in the 16th century to teach justification by faith in Christ, John Wesley in the 18th century to teach sanctification through the blood of Jesus, and in the 20th century, William Seymour at the Azusa Street revival in the United States to teach baptism in the Holy Spirit as the seal of God (Ephesians 4:30; Romans 8:9). The restoration of spiritual gifts began again from the early 1900s.

All of this is preparation for the true Bride of Christ for the coming rapture. The “hair” has reached its full growth, and what remains is the final awakening of the Bride through the seven thunders of Revelation 10:4, giving her perfect faith (Luke 18:8) to enter the rapture a powerful and brief revival surpassing even the first Pentecost.

Ask yourself: are your “hairs” growing? Or are you still serving religion and denominations? Remember: hair growing signifies returning to the Word. No Christian’s strength exists outside the Word of God. The Bible warns against idolatry, yet churches may condone it always follow the Word over human tradition.

Scripture says that those who believe and are baptized will be saved meaning full immersion in water but churches may teach sprinkling. Always follow what the apostles did in the Bible:

Acts 2:37-38

37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

These are the last days. Now is the time to ensure your “hair” is growing. Seek a personal relationship with God. Return to the Word. Denominations cannot take you to the rapture only a few will enter it (as the Bible says). Have you been born again? Have you been baptized and received the Holy Spirit? God bless you.

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Natural things reveal spiritual truths. The Lord Jesus said,

“For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light.” (Luke 16:8)

This applies to us as Christians. Let’s learn from the wisdom the “people of this world” possess. The Apostle Paul also said:

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” (1 Corinthians 9:24 )

When we read this, we see how Paul observed worldly athletes and gained wisdom from their discipline. Similarly, we can learn from them to gain wisdom before our God in heaven.

If you’ve ever watched runners in short or long-distance races, you’ll notice that participants are not all mixed together. Children, adults, men, and women are not randomly combined. Why? Because if they were, the results would be unfair: only one group would dominate the prize, and the competition would lose meaning. To maintain fairness, athletes are separated by age, gender, and ability.

For example, in a 100-meter race, if ten women and ten men ran together, all top ten positions would likely go to the men, and the first woman would only appear in 11th place. To solve this, races are separated: men run against men, women against women.

• The man who finishes last in the men’s race may take 11 seconds.
• The first woman may finish in 12 seconds.
• Yet, the first-place woman receives the same prize as the first-place man in his race, based on her group.

Even though it may seem unfair that other men ran faster than her, prizes are awarded according to the group, not absolute time. Similarly, races for children or the disabled are separate from adult races, yet the winner’s medal in each category holds equal value.

RACES IN THE CHURCH

In God’s kingdom, all Christians participate in one spiritual race, but God divides us into groups: men, women, and children. Within each group, the reward for those who serve faithfully is equal.

Many Christians try to mix groups, ignoring God’s design. But God has assigned responsibilities in His church according to gender:

• Men have leadership roles in worship, prayer, and teaching.
• Women have specific roles of service, devotion, and discipleship.

“I want men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.” (1 Timothy 2:8)

“A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve.” (1 Timothy 2:11-12 )

These verses clarify that teaching, pastoral leadership, and similar roles are designated for men. A woman who tries to assume roles outside her assigned “race” may work hard, but she will not receive a reward in God’s timing, because she is not running in her intended group.

“Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says.” (1 Corinthians 14:34 )

THE RACE FOR WOMEN

What does the race for women look like?

“Similarly, women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control… rather, by good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.” (1 Timothy 2:9-10 )

A woman who lives with peace, modesty, self-control, discipline, purity, and good behavior participates fully in her race alongside other faithful women such as Sarah, Rebekah, Hannah, and Mary Magdalene. On that day, she will receive a reward of equal or even greater value than a man in leadership who has not been fully faithful in his assigned responsibilities. She will sit with Christ on His throne.

Rick Joyner, a well-known American preacher, once described a vision where he saw Christ showing him the heavenly throne room. He noticed that most of the thrones were occupied by women and children, not men as he had expected. This illustrates that faithful women will receive their full reward when they run their race with discipline and devotion.

LESSONS ON FAITHFULNESS

Rewards are measured according to the gifts and responsibilities God has given each of us. Just like a teacher who gives one student ten questions and another one hundred, the first student may achieve 90% while the second achieves 50%. The reward is based on faithfulness to the task given, not the absolute size of the task.

Before learning from the great figures like Moses, Elijah, or Paul, women should learn from faithful examples in Scripture: Miriam (Moses’ sister), Martha, Mary Magdalene, Susanna (Luke 8:1-3), Tabitha, and Lydia (Acts 16:13-15).

Sisters, as you begin your journey of obedience to Christ, remain in the position God has placed you. Strive for holiness, discipline, and be an example to other women. The heavenly throne awaits you.

OUR CALL AS CHRIST’S WITNESSES

All of us, men and women alike, have been called to be witnesses of Christ. Wherever we are, we are to draw others to the kingdom through our actions and character:

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” (1 Peter 3:15-16 )

Remain faithful in your race, run diligently in the lane God has assigned you, and your reward will be eternal.

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Launch Into the De

Scripture (Luke 5:1-7, NIV):
1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around Him and listening to the word of God.
2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets.
3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then He sat down and taught the people from the boat.
4 When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.”
6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.
7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

Theological Reflection:

This passage is rich with spiritual significance beyond its literal meaning. Jesus standing by the shore teaching the crowds (v.1) reflects His role as the Divine Teacher, the Logos the Word incarnate (John 1:1-14). The crowd listening to God’s Word illustrates humanity’s hunger for truth, yet it’s from a humble fisherman’s boat that Jesus ministers, symbolizing God’s use of ordinary, even seemingly insignificant, vessels for His extraordinary purposes (1 Corinthians 1:27-29).

The “boats” here symbolize our lives, skills, and resources what we depend on for sustenance and livelihood. Jesus choosing an empty boat (v.3) to preach from is deeply symbolic: God often chooses those who feel empty, weak, or exhausted to display His power, highlighting that success comes from divine empowerment, not human effort alone (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Peter’s initial hesitation (v it.5) reflects human doubt and weariness. He had labored all night without success an apt metaphor for those who toil in life or ministry without immediate results. Yet, Peter obeys Jesus’ command to cast the nets again “because You say so.” This is a profound act of faith and submission, echoing Proverbs 3:5-6 trusting God’s guidance even when circumstances seem discouraging.

The resulting miraculous catch (v.6-7) demonstrates the abundant blessing and provision God gives when we cooperate with His will. The nets breaking and boats nearly sinking show that God’s blessings can overflow beyond what we imagine or can contain (Malachi 3:10).

Applying the Lesson Today

If you feel like you’ve worked hard but seen little fruit whether in your career, ministry, or personal lifethis passage reminds you that God sees your efforts and can turn your “empty boat” into a vessel of blessing.The Boat as Your Means of Livelihood: Your skills, education, business, property, or other resources are like Peter’s boat. Even if they seem “empty” or unproductive right now, God can use them in unexpected ways.God Uses the Ordinary: Jesus did not choose the best or busiest boat, but the empty one. Similarly, God often works through those who feel inadequate or overlooked.Obedience Despite Doubt: Like Peter, obeying God’s word “because You say so” is essential. Faith does not always come with visible evidence but trusting God’s promises leads to breakthrough.Overflowing Blessings: The miracle teaches us that God’s blessings can be abundant and overwhelming sometimes requiring others to share in those blessings (Ecclesiaste 4:9-10).

Practical Examples of Applying This Truth:If you have a skill or profession, such as construction, IT, cooking, gardening, or security, offer your talents to serve God’s work without expecting immediate payment. This is your “boat.”If your church building or ministry needs practical help repairing walls, plumbing, electrical systems, or organizing spaces volunteer your skills as an act of worship.If you have unused space, open it for prayer groups, Bible studies, or ministry gatherings.If you have a business or property that seems dormant, surrender it to God’s use and watch for His favor to come.

A Word of Caution

Beware of trying to “buy” blessings through rituals, anointing oil, or salt without surrendering your own resources and life to God. True blessings come from a heart surrendered and obedient to God’s will (James 4:3-8).

Final Encouragement

God says, “Draw near to Me, and I will draw near to you” (James 4:8). If you have been laboring hard with little to show f

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John 16:13 (ESV):

“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.”

This verse teaches us the ongoing role of the Holy Spirit not just at conversion, but as a continuous guide into God’s truth. Without the Spirit, one cannot truly know God.

Romans 8:9 (ESV):

“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.”

It is impossible to genuinely know and follow God without the Spirit. Yet, many believers receive the Holy Spirit at conversion but later quench Him, often unknowingly. This is evident when people say, “I was once on fire for God, but now I’ve cooled off.” The Bible warns:

1 Thessalonians 5:19 (ESV):

“Do not quench the Spirit.”

Quenching the Spirit means suppressing or resisting His work in our lives. The Spirit is quenched when we resist His leading, especially in growing in truth.

RELIGION AND DENOMINATIONALISM: THE MAIN OBSTACLES TO THE SPIRIT’S WORK

What often causes people to quench the Spirit? The answer is religion and denominationalism.

When Jesus ministered, He found many people bound by their religious systems particularly the Pharisees and Sadducees (Matthew 23). They were diligent in observing God’s law but missed the fuller revelation Christ brought. Their Torah (Law) was incomplete, and they rejected Jesus because He challenged their traditions.

They refused to allow the Holy Spirit to teach them more and lead them into all truth, instead clinging to their religious identity and system.

GOD’S PLAN FOR UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST

In the New Testament era, God has never established denominations. The church is one body, united by:

• One faith

• One baptism

• One Spirit

• One Lord

• One God

Ephesians 4:4-6 (ESV):

“There is one body and one Spirit just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call  one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”

Yet today, many different denominations exist, often dividing believers over doctrinal preferences and traditions. Paul addressed this problem:

1 Corinthians 1:12-13 (ESV):

“What I mean is that each one of you says, ‘I follow Paul,’ or ‘I follow Apollos,’ or ‘I follow Cephas,’ or ‘I follow Christ.’ Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?”

True Christian unity is in Christ, not in denominational labels.

THE HOLY SPIRIT’S ROLE IN REVEALING TRUTH AND THE DANGER OF DENOMINATIONAL BINDING

When the Holy Spirit wants to lead a believer deeper into truth such as understanding proper baptism by immersion in Jesus’ name (Acts 2:38) the person should prayerfully study Scripture and seek the Spirit’s guidance.

John 3:5 (ESV):

“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.”

However, many rush to their denominational traditions instead of Scripture. If their tradition rejects what the Spirit reveals, they reject it too, quenching the Spirit’s work.

CALL TO COME OUT OF RELIGION AND DENOMINATIONS

When Scripture says:

Revelation 18:4 (ESV):

“Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, and lest you share in her plagues,”

it calls for a spiritual separation from religious bondage and error, not just physical separation.

2 Corinthians 6:15-18 (ESV):

“What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever?
What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, ‘I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.’
Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you,
and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”

Believers are called to leave behind false teaching and practices tied to denominationalism that hinder spiritual growth.

THE END TIMES AND THE MARK OF THE BEAST

Denominations will be instrumental in forming the “mark of the beast” system in the end times. Jesus described two groups of believers in Matthew 25: the wise and foolish virgins.

The wise virgins, representing Spirit-filled believers, carried extra oil symbolizing the Spirit’s revelation and ongoing guidance so their lamps stayed lit. The foolish virgins, representing those content with religious traditions and lacking the Spirit’s fullness, ran out of oil and were shut out from the feast.

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The wisdom of this world says, “Bend the fish while it is still fresh,” meaning that when a fish dries up, it can no longer be bent without breaking. The same is true for our children. Likewise, the Word of God tells us in Proverbs 22:6:

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

The reverse is also true — if a child is not raised in the right way, he will not easily abandon the wrong path, even when he becomes old. This reveals how both God and Satan are equally interested in the destiny of a child. God desires to secure that destiny, but Satan works hard to destroy it from the earliest stages of life.

Therefore, it requires greater effort to build a person’s life in childhood than to repair it in adulthood.

1. The Modern Battle for Children’s Souls

The world today is not like the world of the past. Evil has multiplied, and sin has become more accessible and normalized.
I remember, when I was a child, around the ages of four to seven, my brother and I used to watch what adults considered “normal entertainment.” Our home had a television, and at that time, videos of Michael Jackson or Congolese music were very common. Almost every home with a VHS player had such tapes.

Adults enjoyed them, but as children, we were frightened. Many of those videos had disturbing, dark themes — people transforming into monsters, graveyard scenes, or supernatural images. What seemed harmless to adults planted fear and spiritual disturbance within us.

Soon, those things we saw on TV began manifesting in reality — at night, we would see small shadowy beings opening kitchen doors and dancing in front of us, exactly like those in the videos! When adults entered the room, the figures disappeared. These were not dreams or imagination — both of us saw them clearly.

Those manifestations stopped only after one of our parents gave their life to the Lord Jesus Christ.

This shows that what we expose our children to has spiritual consequences. What enters through their eyes and ears creates spiritual doors — either for God or for demonic forces.

2. The Digital Age: A Gateway to Darkness

If those things happened then — how much more now, when technology has multiplied? Today, children are not only exposed to television but also to smartphones, the internet, and countless video games.

Many popular games are spiritually corrupt. Games like House of the Dead, Mortal Kombat, Diablo, Titan Quest, or even seemingly innocent games such as Spiderman or Zuma, often contain occult imagery and demonic themes.

These designs are not accidental. Many of these games are created under the inspiration of satanic groups, who copy images from the spiritual realm of darkness. They reproduce demonic creatures and assign them roles similar to their real activities in the spirit world — killing, destroying, or drinking blood (John 10:10).

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” — John 10:10

When a child repeatedly watches or plays such content, he begins to fellowship with those spirits unknowingly. Over time, what he sees in the game may begin to appear in dreams or real life. The spirit starts giving him instructions, corrupting his behavior, and planting sinful desires.

That’s why we now see children exhibiting shocking behavior — rebellion, premature sexual awareness, disrespect, or unnatural anger. These are spiritual influences taking root through ungodly media.

3. The Parental Responsibility and Biblical Discipline

Many parents mistakenly think they are showing love by giving children freedom to watch, play, and listen to anything. But the Bible is clear:

Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go.”
Proverbs 22:15 — “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.”
Proverbs 23:13–14 — “Do not withhold correction from a child, for if you beat him with a rod, he will not die. You shall beat him with the rod and deliver his soul from Sheol.”

Modern parenting has rejected biblical discipline under the pretense of “love” or “modernity.” But refusing to correct a child is not love — it is neglect that endangers the soul. God disciplines His children because He loves them (Hebrews 12:6):

“For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.”

Correction today saves the child’s soul tomorrow. As Hebrews 12:11 reminds us:

“Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.”

When parents discipline in love, guided by Scripture, they cooperate with God in shaping eternal destinies.

4. Raising a Godly Generation

Parents must intentionally build spiritual foundations for their children. Instead of worldly songs and shows, let them learn hymns, worship songs, and Bible stories — about Elijah, Daniel, Jonah, the Israelites’ journey, and the kings of Israel.

Teach them to pray, to use the name of Jesus, and to speak Scripture. Encourage them to attend Sunday School or children’s Bible classes, where they can grow in the Word. Lay hands on them often and speak blessings over their lives (Numbers 6:24–26):

“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”

By doing so, you will shield their souls from the corruption of this generation and from the spirits roaming the earth seeking to devour the young (1 Peter 5:8):

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

5. A Final Call to Parents

Dear parent, guardian, or elder brother or sister — the devil’s plan is to steal the hearts of children early, but God’s plan is to save them early. Do not hand your children to the world in the name of comfort or convenience.
Stand firm as a spiritual guardian, and raise them under the light of God’s Word.

Proverbs 29:17 — “Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.”

Train them, pray for them, and bless them — for the future of the Church and the Kingdom depends on the children we raise today.

May God bless every parent and guardian with wisdom, courage, and discernment to raise holy children ..

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