Cultural Transformation
12 Gates of Influence for Kingdom Advancement and National Transformation
The Church has for so long defined its mandate in narrow evangelistic terms which has blinded the eyes of its people to their responsibility to transform their communities and to develop their nation. Hence the evangelistic message of the Kingdom is understated, undermined, misapplied and underdeveloped. People and their nation communities that have already entrenched habits, traditions, systems, structures and ideologies must be redeemed, transformed, reconstructed and aligned to the principles and precepts of the Kingdom of God.
This is the task of the Church and its Ministries.
Kingdom Focus for National Transformation
(Isaiah 61:1-2)
The spirit of the lord god is upon me Because the lord has anointed me To preach good tidings to the poor He has sent me To heal the brokenhearted To proclaim liberty to the captives, and The opening of the prison to those who are bound To proclaim the acceptable year of the lord, and The day of vengeance of our god To comfort all who mourn
(Isaiah 43:18)
Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old.
Behold I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
(Matthew 4:17)
Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven has come.”
(11Corinthians 5: 17)
If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation;
old things have passed away;
Behold all things have become new.
The Kingdom Mandate
This is defined in the scriptures in Mark 16:15-18, and in Matthew 28: 18-20, and illustrated in the case examples of Israel in the O.T. and in the engaging experience of the early Church, recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, as the Kingdom message confronted the culture of Rome and eventually replaced it with the principles of the law-word of God.
Nation Community
A group of people distinguished by a commitment and submission to a common set of values, laws, moral standards, ideals, norms and spiritual authority, unified by a corporate responsibility and accountability and governed by political leadership usually within a Parliamentary setting
National Transformation
Is an internalized discipline which begins with the heart and mind of individuals to ultimately bring change and reordering of the Nation State in its values, culture, laws, institutions, the structure of communities and governmental rule.
Kingdom First
The Kingdom and National Transformation
The Divine Command: "Seek";
The Divine Priority: "First".
~ King Jesus, The Christ & Lord of All
MAIN IDEAS AND KEY CONCEPTS FOR CULTURAL
TRANSFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVES
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To present the message of the Kingdom of God as the central force in the transformation of lives and ultimately in the reordering of the environment of righteous man.
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To establish that the mandate of the Church goes beyond evangelizing men to the transformation of their communities and nations for the stewardship of God’s earth.
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To illustrate the transformational power of the gospel of the Kingdom through the scriptural example of Israel in the Old Testament and the Ekklesia of Christ in the New Testament.
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To convince Christian leaders in the 21st century of their responsibility to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives beyond the walls of the Church and within their communities and nations.
MAIN IDEAS AND KEY CONCEPTS
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Transformation begins with the individual and then affects the “living systems” in which they are each engaged.
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Development requires professional input in economics, politics, science and technology, medicine and jurisprudence, which is the responsibility of civil leaders and other donor agencies professionally equipped with the requisite personnel, training and resources.
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The mission of the Church involves national development in so far as it prepares men and women of faith to become equipped as “salt” and “light” in their vocational engagement in the Nation.
Kingdom Priority
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Moral transformation and social reconstruction must be preceded by spiritual regeneration.
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Every man deserves the right to know God for himself. He must be given the freedom of inquiry and discovery through open discussion, reading and contemplation until he finds God.
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Regardless of his station in life every person is engaged in a life search to answer the Kingdom questions of personal identity, heritage, purpose, destiny and potential.
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Man is a social being and fulfills his purpose only as he participates in the transformational ife and well-being of his community.
Kingdom Engagement
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Effective intervention within a new community demands a sacrificial experience of personal immersion within the new culture.
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The hope of a community is dependent on a core body of conscious persons who have submitted their hearts to God and who have committed their mind to the moral dictates of the principles of the Word of God.
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Family and the home is the core environment within the community for imparting the values, and shaping the mindset of successive generations through responsible parenting.
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Every community is responsible for its social, physical and systemic environment and does so inpartnership with external agencies, communities and governments.
(1) TRANFORMATIONAL PARADIGM
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Our Vision Strategies should be geared toward community transformation using the biblical principles exemplified in Isaiah chapter 61.
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It engages the Church or Christian Ministry as the central organization within the community as a change agent for the individual as well as his community environment.
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A “Critical Mass” with the Church becomes an “Immersion Corps” which produces a “Community Core” within the neighborhood to transform their own environment and to maintain sustainability with long term structural and systemic interests.
(2) FIVE STEPS BEYOND EVANGELISM TO COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION
Applying biblical Kingdom principles found in Isaiah 61 as its foundation.
Five Steps in the Strategy toward individual and community transformation:
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Personal Immersion(v.1)
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Public Encounter(vv.1-2)
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People Empowerment(vv.2-3)
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Community Impact(vv.4-9)
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Celebrate Praise(vv.10-11)
(3) SEVEN STAGES IN THE PROCESS OF IMMERSION
A sacrificial process of impartation primarily through interaction. It is a long sacrificial experience of radical “kenosis” akin to the “incarnation” experience of Jesus.
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Separation
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Kenosis
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Identification
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Mapping
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Representation
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Joint Planning
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Practical Engagement
(4) THE TRANSFORMATIONAL PROCESS
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It is People Centered.
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It is generated from the inside out.
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It creates a paradigm lift based on Biblical truths.
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It provides a new identity, a sense of belonging, self worth, dignity, respect well-being and confidence.
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It establishes Purpose based on the providential hand of God.
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It liberates the individual with a new sense of Personal Empowerment.
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It demands Christian Stewardship toward the nation community.
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It promotes Active and Aggressive Evangelism.
(5) THE TRANSFORMATIONAL CONTEXT
There are different levels of community in which the individual is engaged. In each level the dynamics and structures become more complex, formal and demanding.
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Home: the domestic community.
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Society: the cultural community.
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Neighborhood: the residential community.
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Village: the local / rural community.
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Town: commercial community.
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City: the central community.
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Nation: the corporate community
(6) KINGDOM TRANSFORMATIONAL GOALS
Ultimately, every individual, family and community must work toward the transformation of the nation and to ensure for every neighborhood:
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Public justice
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Social peace
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Community Empowerment
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Economic Productivity
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Personal Integrity
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National righteousness to the glory of God and for the benefit of the people.
(7) SUMMARY
Ultimately, the impact of the Kingdom mandate is to redeem its citizens, transform its society and develop its nation. This was the achievement of the early church as they moved through Asia Minor. In city after city it was said, “they troubled the people and the rulers of the city” declaring, ”These that have turned the world upside down are come here also.” (Acts 17:6)
By the end of the third century the entire culture of Rome began to crumble and to give way to the teachings and the laws and principles of the Kingdom of God as presented by the Church and the Christian community.
I wonder when the headlines of our generation will ever accuse us of such an achievement in your country and in mine!!
12 GATES OF CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE FOR ADVANCEMENT & NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
Our Objective:
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To Raise Globally-minded Christians that are World-Class
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To Introduce us to the new strategy of achieving maximum social impact with the Gospel
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To Equip us with the 21st century Tools for Effective Soul Winning, Effective Pastoring, Successful Business By Divine Revelation
The 12 Gates of Influence can be subdivided into three groups according to area of management:
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People Management
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Policy Management
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Money Management
People Management
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Education
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Entertainment
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Family Life
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Health
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Politics
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Religion
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Sports
Policy Management
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Government
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Law (Justice or Judiciary)
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Media
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Scientific Development
Money Management
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Business (Commerce)
Gate #1: Business
Gate of Influence:
Business - Wealth
Commerce - Money
Principality Controlling this Gate:
Mammon or Babylon
Luke 16:23 - 1 Timothy 6:10
Revelation 18:1-3
Manifestations Include:
Greed, Poverty - Love of Money
busi-ness (biz'nis) n.
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An occupation, profession or trade.
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The purchase and sale of goods in an attempt to make a profit.
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A person, partnership, or corporation engaged in commerce, manufacturing or a service.
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Volume of trade; patronage or custom.
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A store, office, factory, etc., where commerce is carried on.
Business deals with six key areas:
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Exploration
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Production
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Manufacturing
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Processing
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Exportation/Importation
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Service
Agricultural Resources
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Farming Land
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Food Crops
Natural Resources
Such as Barite, Coal, Columbite [World’s largest reserve], Fluorite, Gold, Iron, Kyanite, Lead, Limestone, Manganese, Marble, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Phosphate, Salt, Tantalite, Tin, Uranium[Principal ingredient in the production of Nuclear Power], Zinc etc.
Understand key concepts such as:
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Importation
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Exportation
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Investment
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Labor
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Productivity
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Foreign Economic Relations
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External Trade, Debt
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Economic Reforms
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Economic Assistance, etc.
According to “How China Leaders Think” – by Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Nearly half the world’s Fortune 500 companies are in Chengu, China.
Market Place Penetration
Business Principle:
"If you swim with the Big Sharks then you must follow global trends and events in Business"
Groups to watch out for:
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World Economic Forum
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Trilateral Commission
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Bilderberg Group
Christian values entrenched in business includes
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Transparency
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Honesty
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Patience
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Hard work
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Diligence
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Contentment
Kingdom Principle/Kingdom Advance
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Practice Godliness with contentment
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Practice Philanthropy
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Become Social Entrepreneurs
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Believer should move from participation and contributions and contribution in business to ownership of business empires
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Hear God's Voice on which area of business to engage in
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Activate the role of the Prophetic Gift - 2 Kings 7:1-2
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Bible Reference - Isaiah 61:6; Deut. 8:18; Hag. 2:6-9
Biblical References
Ephesians 4:15
“Speaking the truth in love...”
[KJV]
Ephesians 4:25
Therefore, putting away lying, "Let each one of you speak
truth with his neighbor," for we are members of one
another.
[NKJV]
Ephesians 4:28
"He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need." Ephesians 4:28, NLT: "If you are a thief, quit stealing.
1 Timothy 6:5-19
Gate #2: Education
Gate of Influence:
Education (Training & Mentoring)
Principality Controlling the Gate:
Beelzebub – “Lord of the flies” representing the
lies he tells. Chief of Lies and Lieutenant of Lucifer.
Motto of the Satanic Bible:
"Do As Thou Wilt" If it feels good, Do It.
Manifestations include:
Humanism - Pride - Atheism - Liberalism - Rationalism
ed-u-ca-tion () n.
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The act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge and of developing the powers of reasoning and judgment.
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The act or process of imparting or acquiring particular knowledge or skills, as for a profession.
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The result produced by instruction, training or study.
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The science or art of teaching
hu-man-ism () n.
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(often cap.) any system or mode of thought or action in which human interests, values, and dignity predominate, esp. an ethical theory that often rejects the importance of a belief in God.
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Florence is the birth place of Secular Humanism
The Impact of Secular Humanism on The World
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French Revolution
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Russian Revolution
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Darwinism
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Communism
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World War 1
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World War 2
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The Holocaust
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The New Age Movement
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The New World Order
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Fascism
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Gay Rights
Kingdom Principles
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Acts 19:8-12
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Christians are encouraged to build schools (esp Universities and other institutions of Higher learning, around the principles of God's kingdom contained in the Bible.
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Curriculums of schools should be revised and updated regularly to reflect our changing society.
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Believers entering school should go with a mind of focus on a targeted Career path with a mind for mission.
Kingdom Education
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The first form of education was in the Garden of Eden. God was the first teacher man ever had.
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Adam and Eve were the first students ever. (Gen. 3:8)
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True Education is founded on the principles, values, culture and ethics of God encoded in the greatest library resource, the Bible.
How To Influence Education
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Restructuring of the curriculum from Kindergartens to University levels
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Introducing sufficient history of the rise and fall of nations and great personalities to teach morals and inspires innovation and creativity.
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Abolish institutionalized malpractices in examination and tests.
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Believe in God must be entrenched in our educational system, christian religious studies should be encouraged in schools
How to Influence Education (Cont.)
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Establish training institutes and centers of Creativity where unique life goals can be pursued and where extraordinary talents and prowess can be encouraged, developed and deployed into the Society for transformation.
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Few schools provide ambient learning conditions that will promote the development of both sides of the brain.
Biblical References
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
2 Timothy 2:15
Study to show yourself approved unto God
Ecclesiastes 12:12-13
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Gate #3: Entertainment
Gate of Influence:
Entertainment
(Celebrated Arts)
Principality Controlling the Gate:
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Jezebel - Baal is husband
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Associated with Seduction & Lust
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Seduction - Misinterpretation of Romance
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Lust - Misinterpretation of Love
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Lovers of Pleasure instead of God who created pleasure
Manifestations include:
Sensuality - Homosexuality - Lesbianism
Bisexuality - Bestiality - Nudity - Adultery
Fornication - Pornography - Prostitution
en-ter-tain-ment () n.
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The act of entertaining.
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Diversion; amusement.
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Something affording pleasure or amusement, esp. a performance.
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Hospitable provision for the needs and of guests.
Other Manifestations
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Dark and Lustful Counterfeits.
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Dark creativity, Extreme pursuit of pleasure and esoteric knowledge, Violation of purity.
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Desecration of holiness, perversion of good things, perversion of sex, music, art poetry, drama, fashion, film.
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Perversion of everything beautiful and enjoyable seduction and lust - (Misinterpretation of romance).
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Lust - (Misinterpretation of love).
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Lover of pleasure more then of God who created pleasure.
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Extremity and perversion of pleasure and sexuality (hedonism).
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Genesis 34: 1-2, Revelation 2:20
Entertainment is broadly grouped into:
ARTS
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Paintings - Sculptures - Museums - Architecture
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Literature – Writing, Poems, Novels
CULTURE
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Festivals - Theaters & Motion Pictures
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Dances - Music - Language
The Enemy has gained Control and Manipulation of Music and Modern Arts.
How To Influence Entertainment
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Entertainment should be controlled by purity, morality and self-control with a mind to glorify God in all things
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Censoring of Sexually suggestive movies, music, pictures, novels or adverts from public circulation
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Introducing genres of movies and music that ministers to the soul (mind) and spirit of man.
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Establish entertainment centers with healthy pleasurable activities that will parallel and become pace-setters for the society such as fashion shows, cinemas, concerts, picnics, game centers, dance halls, music studios, good novel writing etc...
BIBLICAL REFERENCES
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Creativity expressed within the boundaries of purity, morality, humanity and divinity
Psalms 16:11; Romans 14:17; 1 Chronicles 25:1;
2 Chronicles 5:11-14; Psalm 33:1-3
Modeling Christ in every aspect of Entertainment and Fashion. Fashion that prophesies.
Gate #4: Family
Gate of Influence:
FAMILY LIFE
(Foundation for Society)
Principality Controlling This Gate:
Baal
Associated with Jezebel - Jeremiah 32:35
Baal – Owner, Master or Lord
Manifestations Include:
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Worship of Baal often involve Male Prostitution & Homosexuality
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Service to the Molech god which included Sacrifice of children (modern equivalent is Abortion).
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Since the ruling of The Supreme Court of the United States in Roe vs Wade (1973), over 50 million has been scarified at this alter of convenience.
Other Manifestations
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Seeks to deny the Fatherhood of God and to usurp the Lordship of Christ.
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Corrupted morality, Perverted Sexuality, Abortion, Divorce, Addictions (sex, drugs, food, money, pleasure).
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Ultimate goal is broken homes.
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2 Timothy 3:1-4 - Rejection, Psycho-somatic issues, Emotional baggage.
Homosexuality – stems from homes with one or a combination of the following
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Inadequate or absence of healthy love
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Abused childhood
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Exposure to pornography at a very tender age
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Exposure to adult intimidate relationship at an
early age
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Home without fathers
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Broken homes
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Homes without moral boundaries and guidelines
Other forms of addictions
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Food
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Sex (prostitution)
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Pornography
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Fashion/Nudity
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Money (people cheat, steal, and even kill for
money)
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Party (clubbing)
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Sleep
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Work
Family Life is the bedrock for all Social Vices or virtues
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Breakdown of families
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Sexual Perversions
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Drug Addictions
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Alcohol Addiction
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Social intolerance
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Domestic Violence
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Suicide
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Occultism (from the low level to high levels)
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Nudity
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Indecent Dressing
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Tattoo Wearing
Kingdom Principle/Kingdom Advance
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Family Altar - Joshua 24:15
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Godly Marriages - Hebrews 13:5
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Godly Homes -
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Raise Godly Children - Proverbs 22:6
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Family Pastors - Pastors with special gifts to culture and nature godly families and social relationships.
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Family-focused family programs and agencies, kingdom-driven orphanages, Young People's Homes, Elderly People's Homes, Singles and Married Groups, Addiction Rehabilitation Centers.
How to Influence The Family
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Marry according to the will of God
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Maintain a daily family altar
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Avoid adulterous relationship
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Model Christ and good citizenship before your children
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Learn and practice effective child raising.
Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go,
And when he is old he will not depart from it.” [NKJV]
Biblical References
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Joshua 24:15
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Hebrews 13:5
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Proverbs 22:6
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1 Corinthians 13:1-13
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Psalm 68:5-6
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Isaiah 54:5
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Malachi 4:5-6
Gate #5: Government
Gate of Influence:
GOVERNMENT(Administration)
Principality Controlling this Gate:
Lucifer (Satan himself)
Isaiah 14:4-17
Manifestations Include:
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Bad forms of Governance
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Despotism (Saddam Hussein)
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Nepotism
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Corruption
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Bribery (Antiochus Epiphanus)
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Oppression (Pharaoh)
Other Manifestations
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Motivated by earthly desires and ambitions (1 John 2:16)
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Works to destroy the next generation (abortions, wars, plagues)
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Works to destroy Christians
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Works to suppress women or release Jezebels
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Works to pervert sexual motive
(homosexuality, adultery)
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Bad forms of governance include: Despotism, Nepotism, Corruption, Bribery and Oppression
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Liberal Democracy (often associated with western democracy)
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King of Corruption, Manipulation and Pride
Pattern of The Kingdom of God as Expressed by King Solomon - Psalm 72 & 89
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Fair Decisions – Ps 72:1a
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Knowledge of Justice –Ps 72:1b
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Fair Judgment – Ps 72:2a
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Wise Decisions – Ps 72:2b
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Peace and Justice – Ps 72:3
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Fairness to the Poor – Ps 72:4a
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Help for the Helpless – Ps 72:4b
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Punishment for Offenders – Ps 72:4c
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Fear and respect for God – Ps 72:5
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Practice of Goodness – Ps 72:7a
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Practice of Peace – Ps 72:7b
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Help for the Poor – Ps 72:12
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Sympathy for the weak and the poor
– Ps 72:13a -
Protection for the less-privileged – Ps 72:13b
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Protection for the rights of the
disenfranchised Ps 72:14
Biblical References
Psalms 72, Psalms 89
Isaiah 9:6-7
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
gov-ern-ment () n.
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The political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.
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The form or system of rule by which a state,
community, etc., is governed: monarchical
government.
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The governing body of persons in a state,
community, etc.; administration.
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A branch or service of the supreme authority of a state or nation, taken as representing the whole.
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Direction; control; management; rule.
The Government of the Kingdom of God is an extension of the operational principles of the Government of Heaven to Planet Earth.
It is a system of government in which the values,
principles, culture and lifestyle of God in heaven
is exported to Planet Earth. In essence, Earth is
being colonized by Heaven.
The Government of the Kingdom is run by Jesus Christ who is described as: The Lion and The Lamb, symbolic of Judgement (Justice) & Mercy (Grace) - Isaiah 9:6-7
How To Influence Government
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Restructuring of the Electoral System
and Ethics of Governance -
Adequate Training for elected officials
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Accountability of Elected officials to the people
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Equal opportunity for legible Candidate
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Strict adherence to the rule of law and due process
by those in government
This was the secret that built Singapore (Third To First World – Lee Kwan Chew), Switzerland, China and
The United States of America.
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Humility and Spiritual Authority
- Proverbs 29:2 - 1 Timothy 2:1-2 -
Believer in Civil Authority
- Romans 13:1-4 - Matthew 6:10
Gate #6: Health Care
Gate of Influence:
HEALTH CARE
(Mental-Physical or Psycho-Somatic)
health () n.
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The general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: in poor health.
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Soundness of body or mind; freedom from disease or ailment: to lose one's health.
Principality Controlling this Gate:
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No one is certain for sure
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Abaddon or Apollyon. Some Theologians believe that Beelzebub "Lord of Flies",
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It is believed to controlled by groups of demons (Legion) Mark 5:2-13
Manifestations Include:
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All kind of sicknesses
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All kinds of Diseases
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All kinds of Discomfort
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All kinds of Demonic Possession
Causes of Sickness and Diseases
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Sin
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Stress (lifestyle and habits)
– Psycho-somatic -
Satan
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Food
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Many of the sicknesses and diseases we have are caused by human over-indulgence (sinful nature)
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Disobedience to God’s Word
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“Go and sin no more lest a worst thing come upon thee”
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“Which is easy to say: ‘Thy sins be forgiven thee or take up thy bed and walk?’”
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“I will bring none of the diseases which I brought upon the Egyptians against thee”
Kingdom Principle/Kingdom Advance
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Healing and Divine Health is our Kingdom Birth Right.
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Kingdom Deliverance Ministry should be practice Adhering strictly to Biblical guidelines.
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Not all sicknesses and diseases are demon-caused. However, demon-causes should not be treated as extreme religion.
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We are to build Health Clinics where people are cared for as well as taught promotional, preventive and restorative healing and health methods and where people are encouraged to pursue healthy lifestyles.
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Again, a perfect Example is the Mayo Clinics in the U.S.
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There is a Strong Relationship between health & holiness. (3 John 1:2)
Biblical Reference
Exodus 15:26 - Proverbs 3:8; 4:22; 16:24
Isaiah 58:8 - 1 Peter 2:24
Kingdom Health Care
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Build Health Clinics where people are taught promotional, preventive and restorative healing and health methods and where people are encouraged to pursue healthy lifestyles.
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Example is the Mayo Clinic in the US.
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Believers should make Divine Healing common place by the understanding we have from the word of God.
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‘Total Health’ – Ex. 15:26
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When people know how to walk in divine health we will have little use for hospitals and pharmacies.
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Health care will now be centers for Divine Health Training!
Gate #7: Law
Gate of Influence:
LAW (Judiciary)
LAW [1] () n., v. <lawed, law-ing>
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the principles and regulations established by a government or other authority and applicable to a people, whether by legislation or by custom enforced by judicial decision.
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any written or positive rule or collection of rules prescribed under the authority of the state or nation, as by the people in its constitution.
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the condition of society brought about by
observance of such rules: maintaining law and order. -
the field of knowledge concerned with these
rules; jurisprudence: to study law.
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an act of the highest legislative body of a state or nation.
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the profession that deals with law and legal procedure: to practice law.
Demon spirit controlling this Gate:
Lucifer (Satan himself)
Manifestations of this demon:
Very related to Gate #5 - Government.
Satan seeks to control this gate by doing all of the following:
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Perversion of Justice
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Oppression of the people
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Denial of mercy
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To Promote anarchy
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To promote despotism
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To promote nepotism
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To pervade corruption
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To uphold Draconian Laws and Decrees
Types of Law
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Contract Law
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Property Law
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Real Law
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Trust Law
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Tort Law
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Criminal Law
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Constitution Law
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Administrative Law
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International Law
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Civil Law
Level of Courts
World Court also called the International Court of Justice situated at The Hague in The Netherlands is the highest (most powerful court in the world.
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Supreme Court
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Court of Appeal
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High Court
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Magistrate Court
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Customary Cour
Kingdom Justice
The Bible is the constitution of God on Earth (Psalms 119:89). The authority of the Bible stands taller than that of the highest court in the world.
In the Kingdom of God the bedrock of justice is:
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Love
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Mercy
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Truth
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Equity (Equality)
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Fairness
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Liberty
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Integrity
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Transparency
Kingdom Advance
Proper Administration of Justice.
Temper justice with Mercy.
Justice - Genesis 18:19; Psalm 82:3; Prov. 21:3; Jer. 22:15; Ezek. 45:9
Mercy - Psalm 23:6; 25:10;85:10
Truth - Exo. 18:21; Prov. 16:6; 20:28;
Zech 8:16; Mal. 2:6
Equality(Equity) - Psalm 98:9; 99:4; Isa. 11:4;
Mal. 2:6
Liberty (Freedom) - Isa. 61:1; Luke 4:16
Fairness
Biblical Reference
Isaiah 2:2-3
And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD’S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Gate #8 - Media
Gate of Influence:
MEDIA (Mind Control)
me-di-a [1] () n.
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a pl. of MEDIUM.
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(usu. with a pl. v.) the means of communication, as radio, television, newspapers, and magazines, with wide reach and influence.
Media comprises of all forms used in the
circulation of information:
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Newspaper & Magazines
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Radio
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Television
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Satellite Broadcast
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Internet
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Podcast
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Webcast
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Phone cast etc
Principality Controlling this Gate:
Apollyon (Revelation 9:11) - means destroyer or destruction.
Manifestation of this Demon:
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Distortion of the reality and truth.
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Exaggeration Under-emphasis of Godly principles.
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Hype non-essentials of life.
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‘Hype’ – to blow out of proportion.
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Trade in fear, terror and panic through air waves, radio, television, satellites, magazines.
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Tags gospel preaching and evangelical presentations as fanaticism but sees violence and sexuality as entertainment.
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The function of the world’s media is to obscure
what is going on.
EXAMPLE: The real struggle in South Africa was a struggle for the control of resources of diamonds and gold and not the media projected issue of Apartheid and racial problems. This diamond and gold was the fund for world domination project of the Rothschild
Today in the world's way of MEDIA "Good News is No News" while bad news spreads like wild fire.
Kingdom Principle/Kingdom Advance
Kingdom-driven Media must pass the following texts:
Media must be
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True
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Honest
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Just
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Pure
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Lovely
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Of Good report
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Full of Virtue
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Praise-Worthy
Spread a culture and civilization of good and righteousness. Like the Motto of a Nigerian newspaper:
"Conscience [Should be] nurtured by truth"
How to Influence the Media
Media is described by psychologists as MIND
MOULDERS. What you continue to hear and see is
what you eventually become, because they form
the main images in your thoughts and they
constitute the building blocks of your thoughts
and thinking pattern.
Biblical Reference
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Proverbs 25:25
Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
Gate #9 - Politics
Gate of Influence:
POLITICS (Leadership)
pol-i-tics () n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.)
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The use of strategy or intrigue in obtaining power, control, or status.
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The science and practice of social leadership.
Principality Controlling this Gate:
Lucifer (Satan himself)
MANIFESTATIONS INCLUDE:
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Lies
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Manipulations
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Greed
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Corruption
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Bribery
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Violence
Scope of Politics
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Business
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Education
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Entertainment
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Government
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Health
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Law
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Media
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Religion
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Scientific Development
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Sports
Today’s World of Politics is characterized by
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Bitterness
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Rancor
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Violence
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Anarchy
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Bribery
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Manipulation
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Corruption
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Lies
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Intimidation
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Deception
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Deceit
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Suspicion
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Compromise
Kingdom Values That Should Guide Politics
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Love and respect for each other
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Servant-leadership
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Transparency
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Decency
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Humility
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Meekness
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Truthfulness, Steadfastness, Trust, Exemplary
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leadership,
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Empathy, Sensitivity to the feelings of others
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Gal 5:22-23
Learning how Jesus was able to attract people around himself is a starting point for all intending Politicians
Isaiah 11:2-9
" 2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
" 3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:
" 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of he earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
" 5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
" 6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
" 7 And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox.
" 8 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice’ den.
" 9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
Biblical Reference
Luke 19:13
"Occupy till I Come"
Some examples in the Bible:
Davidic Leadership Principles:
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David influenced Boys to Mighty Me
Boys - 1 Samuel 23:1-2, Mighty Men – 2 Sam. 23:8-39. -
Joseph was politically appointed to serve as prime minister of Egypt. Gen. 41:37-46
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Obadiah was a Chief of Staff under Ahab's regime in Israel. 1 Kings 18:116
Gate #10 - Religion
Gate of Influence:
RELIGION
(Spiritual Influence)
re-li-gion () n.
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a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usu. involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code for the conduct of human affairs.
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a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion.
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the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
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something a person believes in and follows devotedly.
PRINCIPALITY CONTROLLING THIS GATE
Spirit of Religion (Religious Spirit)
Spirit of the Anti-Christ
MANIFESTATIONS INCLUDE:
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Idolatry - People worship their own creation.
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Hypocrisy – “They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him…” -Titus 1:16
“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof…” – 2 Tim 3:5 -
Spiritual Lethargy - "I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you where either one or the other. Rev 3:15.
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User Friendly Gospel
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Need-oriented Preaching
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Material-centered Churches
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Business-centered Churches
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Sexually-Perverse Pastors
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Greed-driven Pastors
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Fun-seeking Church goers
THE STATE OF THE CHURCH TODAY
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One of the biggest dilemmas of the Church is that it is full of immature and carnal Christians-Christians
who are ruled and controlled by emotions and appetites. 1 Cor 3:1-3; Heb 5:11-
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The church today has been infiltrated by satanic groups under a myriad of different guises
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The most potent weapon Satan is using on the Church is Deception
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Pastors should wake up to the reality of the Islamic Agenda (Islamization of the world from East to West)
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Humanistic and need-oriented gospel will undermine the suffering of Christ, adulterate the doctrines of righteousness, weaken the influence of the Holy Spirit in the Church and breed believers who are more dependent on “things” and self than God dependent.
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Guiding principles of the teachings in the body of Christ should be apostolic
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Apostolic means the kind of Christianity practiced by the Apostles of Christ and the Early Church
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Today’s world is in need of pastors that understand the Swift & Twist (the history, the story and the mystery) of the city they are sent into:
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New Orleans- Center of Voodoo practice and worship in the US
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Haiti- Center of Voodoo practice and worship
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Japan- a major global center for prostitution, suicide, Mafia killings, Internet pornography, ancestral worship (Shinto).
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Congo- one of the most endowed nations on earth and yet it had been the most plundered nation ever
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The Purpose of the Ekklesia
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Evangelize non-believers
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Edify the Saints
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Equip and release the Ekklesia
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Exemplify Christ to the World – Isa 2:2-3 "Out of Zion shall go forth the law”
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The central teaching of the body of Christ should be about the establishment of God’s Kingdom (Heaven) on Planet Earth
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Matthew 6:9-10 “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” [KJV]
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Pastors passionate about God's Kingdom
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Pastors, Teachers and Apostles driven by genuine love for God, His flock and for the unsaved
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Evangelistic Campaigns in schools, markets and other public places
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Gospel customized for a Hi-Tech society
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Revivals on the Internet
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Kingdom Financiers supporting true ministries
Biblical Reference
Isaiah 2:2-3 New International Version (NIV)
2 In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths. ”The law will go out from Zion, the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
John 14:25-26 New International Version (NIV)
25 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
John 16:13 New International Version (NIV)
13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.
God's Character - Galatians 5:22-23 New International Version (NIV)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
God's Power - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 New International Version (NIV)
12 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 3 Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
God's Structure - Ephesians 4:11-13 New International Version (NIV)
11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Gate #11 - Scientific Development
Gate of Influence:
SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT
(Research-Inventions-Innovations-Discoveries)
sci-ence () n.
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a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws.
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systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation.
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any of the branches of natural or physical science.
PRINCIPALITY CONTROLLING THIS GATE
(Same as Entertainment)
Beelzebub – “Lord of the flies” representing the
lies he tells.
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Chief Lieutenant of Lucifer, Twin Demon.
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Spirit of Gross Darkness & Spirit of False Illumination.
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Illuminati Bedrock & Freemasonry Toolbox.
MANIFESTATIONS include:
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Humanism
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Pride
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Atheism
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Liberalism
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Occult Introspection
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Dark Creativity
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Destructive Invention (Weapons of Mass Destruction or WMDs)
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Persuit of Esoteric Knowledge
INVENTIONS & DISCOVERIES
There are yet innumerable inventions and discoveries that this generation has not seen.
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The Sciences for instance discovers new species of organisms almost everyday as well as new strains of disease are evolving are waiting to be discovered.
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Several killer diseases have no cure yet. Several of the world’s medical, technological and economic problems pose a great challenge to the youths of this generation.
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Are we going to wait to be spoon-fed or are we going to rise up and bring about change in our world?
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Science is no science without discoveries and inventions.
INNOVATION – Explore new ways of doing things
and improve on the existing inventions and
discoveries
Kingdom Principle/Kingdom Advance
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Ethical Innovations
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Ethical Guided Inventions
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Discoveries for human benefit
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Tapping into the deep things of God, downloading blue-prints from heaven to solve earth problems
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Using the gifts of the Spirit like Word of Knowledge or Word of Wisdom to proffer solution to scientific, environmental and socio-economic problems
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Creativity bounded by reverence for divinity and respect for humanity
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Represent God in the world of Science & Technology
Biblical Reference
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Numbers 14:21 - But as truly as i live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD
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Job 5:8:10 - "But as for me, I would seek God, And I would place my cause before God; Who does great and unsearchable * things, Wonders without * number. "He gives rain on the earth And sends water on the fields,
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Daniel 2:22
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2 Kings 6:8-12
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Isaiah 11:9; 46:10; 48:3-7
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Jeremiah 33:3
Gate #12 - Sports
Gate of Influence:
SPORTS & RECREATION
sport()n.,adj.,v.<sport-ed,sport-ing>
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an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature.
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such activities collectively
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diversion; recreation.
Principality Controlling This Gate:
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Jezebel - Unchaste, Baal is husband
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Same for Entertainment
MANIFESTATIONS INCLUDE
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Lovers for pleasure more than of God that created pleasure
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Pursuit of extreme pleasure
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Extreme pursuit for performance
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Love of fame and popularity
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Used to be for bodily exercises and enjoyment but now a means of profiteering, the veil of deception is coming off, Full of intrigues and manipulation
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Alternative to Spiritual and Character development
Sports should be Healthy, Safe and Effective and should be characterized by the following:
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Strength renewal
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Increase mental alertness and agility
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Improvement of physique
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Blood pressure dilation
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Stress Control
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Emotional Balance
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Total system relaxation
Bible References
1 Tim 4:8
“For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”
Isa 40:31
“But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” [NKJV]
Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do...do all in the name of the Lord Jesus...”
Sports should be Healthy, Safe and Effective and should be characterized by the following:
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Strength renewal
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Increase mental alertness and agility
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Improvement of physique
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Blood pressure dilation
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Stress Control
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Emotional Balance
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Total system relaxation
KINGDOM PRINCIPLE GUIDING SPORTS
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1 Tim 4:8 “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”
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Love for God above all things
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Love your neighbor like yourself
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Devote more energy to spirit building than body building
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Spirit building activities
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Believers are advised to shun participation in extreme sports and the use of performance enhancement drugs
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Believers should build Sport centers where people can come for Sporting activities. Godly principles could be thought at such centers
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Picnics could be organized where the right ways of recreation are emphasized and exemplified
Cultural Transformation
12 Gates of Influence for Kingdom Advancement and National Transformation
Business - Education - Entertainment - Family - Government
Health - Law - Media - Politics - Religion
Scientific Development - Sports
How Do you Recognize the Gate(s) God has called you to Influence
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Find Your Vision (You don’t give yourself a vision, God has factory installed it in you from birth)
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What's your purpose of living
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How will you realize your purpose for living
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Read the book "Unleash Your Purpose" by Dr. Myles Munroe
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1 Tim 4:12 "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity."
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Know Your Talent (Self Discovery)
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Know your Strengths – What are you good at doing naturally without little or no form of professional training
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Recognize Your Passion (Measure Your Fire)
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The measure of passion is doing what you love and loving what you do
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The passion of a rocket is the fire coming out of its exhaust that determines how far into space the rocket will go
Psalm 110:3 “…In the Day of His Power, my people shall be willing”
Isaiah 32:15-18 "Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest. 16 Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field. 17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. 18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;
Revelation 11:15 “…The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord,
and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.”