Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2 Corinthians chapter 10:
3–4 For although we live in the natural realm, we don’t wage a military campaign employing human weapons, using manipulation to achieve our aims. Instead, our spiritual weapons are energized with Divine power to effectively dismantle the defenses behind which people hide.
We must not allow ourselves to be manipulated by those who are led by the adversary. The Holy Spirit will reveal the Truth about any matter if we will inquire of The Holy Spirit without bias.
When I pray in THE SPIRIT, I will often get revelation and clarification about certain situations confronting me. Sometimes it requires hard decisions to be made but those actions must be carried out in order to be in complete obedience. We must not compromise.
I look back at situations where I was manipulated which nearly wrecked my life. However, FATHER in HIS great grace and mercy prevailed on my behalf. HE then restored me to fruitfulness. HE will do the same for you if you find yourself in a similar situation. It is all about HIS unconditional Love for you and me.
5 We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the true knowledge of God. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One. 6 Since we are armed with such dynamic weaponry, we stand ready to punish any trace of rebellion, as soon as you choose complete obedience.
The adversary and his demons will attempt to manipulate us by introducing thoughts contrary to The Word. If we entertain those thoughts, we will question some aspect of Truth in The Word. If we allow ourselves to dwell on those manipulative thoughts, we will take some action to confirm the perversity introduced.
If I have a thought contrary to The Word, I immediately cast it down and remove it from my focus. If it attempts to persist, I start praying in THE SPIRIT. Our weapons are Spiritual for the pulling down the strongholds and our minds are a primary battlefield.
We must not allow anything in our mind to exalt itself above the knowledge of GOD! We must bring every thought into captivity… continually. As for me, I start each day with praying and studying The Word thus causing my initial thoughts for the day to be established in The Word. It prepares me for whatever challenge is set before me throughout the day.
You and I are called to be spiritual warriors, not passive responders to those who would try to manipulate and oppress us with their destructive intent. We must know The Word in order to use It as our weapon. Our mouths must be filled with The Word as an offensive weapon.
It is written by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 19:
6 Then I heard what seemed to be the thunderous voice of a great multitude, like the sound of a massive waterfall and mighty peals of thunder, crying out:
“Hallelujah!
For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns!
7 Let us rejoice and exalt him and give him glory,
because the wedding celebration of the Lamb has come.
And His bride has made herself ready.
8 Fine linen, shining bright and clear,
has been given to her to wear,
and the fine linen represents
the righteous deeds of his holy believers.”
Notice how the Bride’s garment is described: Fine linen, shining bright and clear. Continuing in chapter 19:
11 Then I saw heaven opened, and suddenly a white horse appeared. The name of the one riding it was Faithful and True, and with pure righteousness He judges and rides to battle. 12 He wore many regal crowns, and His Eyes were flashing like flames of fire. He had a secret name inscribed on Him that’s known only to Himself. 13 He wore a robe dipped in blood, and His title is called the Word of God. 14 Following Him on white horses were the armies of heaven, wearing white fine linen, pure and bright.
We the Bride are also warriors in the armies of Heaven. Warriors are actively walking out The Word and creating righteous “deeds”. Now is the time to be fully armored both offensively and defensively.
As Paul affirmed by THE SPIRIT in Ephesians chapter 6:
11 Put on God’s complete set of armor provided for us, so that you will be protected as you fight against the evil strategies of the accuser! 12 Your hand-to-hand combat is not with human beings, but with the highest principalities and authorities operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms. For they are a powerful class of demon-gods and evil spirits that hold this dark world in bondage. 13 Because of this, you must wear all the armor that God provides so you’re protected as you confront the slanderer, for you are destined for all things and will rise victorious.
14 Put on Truth as a belt to strengthen you to stand in triumph. Put on Holiness as the protective armor that covers your heart. 15 Stand on your feet alert, then you’ll always be ready to share the blessings of peace.
16 In every battle, take faith as your wrap-around shield, for it is able to extinguish the blazing arrows coming at you from the Evil One! 17–18 Embrace the power of salvation’s full deliverance, like a helmet to protect your thoughts from lies. And take the mighty razor-sharp Spirit-sword of the spoken Word of God.
Pray passionately in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form of prayer at all times. Pray the blessings of God upon all his believers.