Oppression and Obsession - Love Worth Finding - October 29
October 29, 2025 – Oppression and Obsession
Sermon: 1199 How to Deal with Demons, Part 2
Pray Over This
“Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, saying, ‘Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!’ But Jesus rebuked him, saying, ‘Be quiet, and come out of him!’ And when the unclean spirit had convulsed him and cried out with a loud voice, he came out of him.”
Ponder This
I once thought that if I could avoid sin, I would not face spiritual warfare. But you can be perfectly righteous and still do battle with the devil. Jesus did. The devil came to Jesus to oppress Him.
The devil works through oppression but also obsession. That’s when something fills your mind, consumes your energy, and drives you in a particular way. Many people are obsessed with money. A businessman may be respected in America today, but he may have an obsession. He's not making money; he's just keeping score. He doesn't need any more money, but he can't stop. He has an obsession. Others are obsessed with maintaining their image. Their vanity has become an obsession that drives every decision they make, from what they wear to what they say. So many times, these obsessions blind us instead of moving us toward God in repentance. You may feel like you are in control, but there is a spiritual battle at war for your soul.
- Where do you feel oppressed or obsessed in your life? What might this indicate about spiritual battle?
- How can we seek to balance daily interests in good things so they don’t become unhealthy obsessions?
Practice This
Confess the ways you have been, or are currently feeling, tempted. Ask God to help you focus on Him and follow His way.
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