INTRODUCTION

What is manipulation?

"To manage or utilize skillfully; to control or play upon by artful, unfair or insidious means especially to one's own advantage; to change by artful or unfair means as to serve one's purpose— is a form of witchcraft. 

Witchcraft defined by Rick Joyner:

"Witchcraft is counterfeit spiritual authority. It is using a spirit other than the Holy Spirit to dominate, manipulate or control others. Any authority or influence that we gain by our own manipulation or self-promotion will be a stumbling block to us and will hinder our ability to receive true authority from God."

HOW MANIPULATION WORKS

Manipulator uses ___________________ Romans 16:17-18; 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

Manipulator tries to control your ___________________ and ___________________ for their own advantage. Galatians 2:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Manipulator ___________________ guilt and heavy burdens on their victims. Matthew 23:1-5

HOW TO RISE ABOVE MANIPULATION AND CONTROL (Galatians 5:1)

___________________ your found freedom in Christ! Romans 8:15

___________________ and learn to say NO to manipulation and control! 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Do not ___________________ to a yoke of slavery! 2 Corinthians 11:19-20

Be ___________________ and built up in Christ! Colossians 2:6-8

CONCLUSION

“Manipulation is moving together for my advantage. Motivation is moving together for mutual advantage.” – John Maxwell