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Is Jesus' Authority Given to Us?	Andrew	Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Question: In your Hedge Prayer, you pray "Father, we are powerless against the spiritual forces of evil and recognize our utter dependence on You and Your power." Are you saying that we are not to take authority over evil spirits when confronted with them? Or are you merely acknowledging the source of our power?
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r) Dear Andrew: No, we are not saying that we do not take authority over demons, but that the authority comes from God and is not intrinsic to us. Without our Lord we are powerless against the devil, who is far more powerful than we are. The devil, however, has no power against Christ, who holds all power and majesty. When dealing with demons we must always do it in the name and in the power of Jesus Christ. Those who go against the demons in arrogance thinking they have the power will find themselves slapped down hard. This point was discussed by Jesus in Luke 19-20: Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Note: "serpents and scorpions" refer to demons. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Is Jesus' Authority Given to Us?

Andrew

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

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In your Hedge Prayer, you pray "Father, we are powerless against the spiritual forces of evil and recognize our utter dependence on You and Your power." Are you saying that we are not to take authority over evil spirits when confronted with them? Or are you merely acknowledging the source of our power?

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r)

Dear Andrew:

No, we are not saying that we do not take authority over demons, but that the authority comes from God and is not intrinsic to us. Without our Lord we are powerless against the devil, who is far more powerful than we are. The devil, however, has no power against Christ, who holds all power and majesty. When dealing with demons we must always do it in the name and in the power of Jesus Christ.

Those who go against the demons in arrogance thinking they have the power will find themselves slapped down hard. This point was discussed by Jesus in Luke 19-20:

Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

Note: "serpents and scorpions" refer to demons.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.