SPIRITUAL HOUSE CLEANSING

2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if any man be in Christ Jesus, he is a new creature; old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new.”

Galatians 5:1 – “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”

2 Corinthians 5:21 – “For He made Him who knew no sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

Ephesians 5:8 – “You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.”

 We must start living according to what God says is true about us, and not according to what the conditional world says about us.

 What are the symptoms of spiritual pollution in our homes and with our possessions?

·         Sudden, ongoing or unexplained illness

·         Continual bad dreams or nightmares

·         Insomnia, or sleeping too much

·         Behavioral problems

·         Relational problems

·         No peace in the home

·         Degenerate kinds of bondages

·         Ghosts or demonic apparitions

·         Poltergeists

·         Foul, unexplainable odors

·         Atmospheric heaviness

·         Continual nausea and headaches

 Things that cause defilement:

Deuteronomy 18:9-13 – “When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord, and because of these detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you. You must be blameless before the Lord your God.”

 Our desire is the PURSUIT of holiness and purity!

What are the things that cause defilement in our homes?

·         Ouija Boards

·         Horoscopes

·         Ritual masks

·         Voodoo magic items

·         Tarot cards

·         Tea leaves (for fortune telling)

·         Occult-related video, board, computer and card games (Games that emphasize or incorporate magic, witchcraft, spells, etc. – Examples: Dungeons & Dragons, Magic The Gathering cards, role playing games, etc.)

·         Artifacts related to Eastern religions

·         Satanic-, New Age- or witchcraft-related books, tapes and materials

·         Patron saint items, charms or symbols

·         Rosaries

·         Items related to New Masonry, Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls, or Knights of Malta, et al

·         Items associated with cult religions (Mormonism, Christian Science, etc.)

·         Crystals, obelisks, pyramids, zodiac symbols, yin & yang signs, amulets, good luck charms, etc.

·         Items with images of spiritual and natural darkness on them (Posters, comic books, record albums, etc.)

·         Certain children’s books (with images of animated sorcery, witchcraft, magic, etc.)

·         Things associated with drug use and sorcerous addictions (cigarettes, drug paraphernalia, etc.)

·         Things that are associated with past sins through symbols of unholy soul ties (old or sinful relationships before marriage, for example)

 Possible soul tie items that can link you to the memory of former relationships: Photos, jewelry, love letters, clothing, furniture, statues, wall hangings, dishes, gifts, etc.)

·         Things that have an unknown history or origin

Point: If an item becomes too valuable or important to us and becomes an idol to us, we need to consider getting rid of it! (Example: Antiques, family heirlooms, gold items, statues or statuettes, collections, valued possessions, etc.)

 The Purification Process:

·         Repent of the sin

·         Repent on behalf of others or past owners

·         Remove and destroy those items that God has convicted us about

·         Break ALOUD any known ties to darkness

·         Evict the evil spirit behind the darkness

·         Speak blessing on the home

Joshua 7:6, 10-12 – “Then Joshua tore his clothes and fell face down to the ground before the ark of the Lord, remaining there till evening. The elders of Israel did the same. The Lord said to Joshua, “Stand up! What are you doing down on your face? Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen, they have lied, they have put them with their own possessions. That is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies; they turn their backs and run because they have been made liable to destruction. I will not be with you any more unless you destroy whatever among you is devoted to destruction.””

The singular sin of one can bring plural guilt to many!

Joshua 7:13-14 – “…Go, consecrate the people. Tell them, Consecrate yourselves in preparation; present yourselves tribe by tribe… clan by clan.”

Vs. 22-23 – “So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent, and there it was, with the silver underneath. They took the things from the tent, brought them to Joshua and all the Israelites and spread them out before the Lord.”