My wife has the Jezebel Spirit

[wtrailer]

Through much prayer and seeking I believe I have finally found the reason why I have been struggling. I believe my wife has the Jezebel Spirit. She cannot take certain responses from me and if I do not respond the way she likes things get ugly real quick. F bombs, yelling, out of control behavior. She can also be very commandeering - grabbing the remote control from my hand and changing the channel while I'm watching TV or grabbing the tongs from me while I'm grilling. These things sound little but they are very emasculating. There are other issues as well but I think you get the gist. I need prayer that she somehow is able to take on the qualities of a Christian woman because I really don't know what to do anymore. Any advice for me?
Wt

 

[jacks]

First I would try talking to her about it. Maybe she is not conscious of her behavior or how her actions come across. Perhaps wait until the next time she does it and then begin the conversation. It will be natural for her first response will be to defend her behavior, at that point tell her how it makes you feel. She really can't argue with your feelings (they are yours after all) although she may try to tell you you shouldn't feel that way. See if her behavior improves after that, no matter what she says to defend herself in the moment.

 

[Autumnleaf]

Maybe she does. Do you have scripture verses to explain this jezebel spirit? I've never heard of such a thing? Is it possession?

 

[Bass4Jesus]

What would she say if I asked her what her side of the story is?

 

[Johnnz]

Forget the Jezebel spirit thing. It's a bit silly and quite unfounded.

Your wife does have character/value/personality/psychological issues that require attention. Seek some sensible and relevant information and help.

John
NZ

 

[DiscipleHeLovesToo]

Through much prayer and seeking I believe I have finally found the reason why I have been struggling. I believe my wife has the Jezebel Spirit. She cannot take certain responses from me and if I do not respond the way she likes things get ugly real quick. F bombs, yelling, out of control behavior. She can also be very commandeering - grabbing the remote control from my hand and changing the channel while I'm watching TV or grabbing the tongs from me while I'm grilling. These things sound little but they are very emasculating. There are other issues as well but I think you get the gist. I need prayer that she somehow is able to take on the qualities of a Christian woman because I really don't know what to do anymore. Any advice for me?
Wt

if there is a spirit of Jezebel, it is just another frightened little demon with a really big mouth that you have authority over through faith in Jesus.
looking at your history of posts, i get the impression that you tend to focus on the devil and his bunch (albeit from a Christian perspective). this kind of focus can actually empower the devil in your life, as you yield your own God-given authority (Gen 1:26) to what you focus on over time. the master of all demons, satan, has been stripped of all his power by Jesus, and can only deceive people into using their own God-given authority against themselves and others through their words of fear and respect of the devil and his bunch (as fear is faith in the devil's ability to steal kill and destroy - and he has no such ability unless someone in a flesh body yields their Gen 1:26 authority to him). stop thinking and talking about the devil, how powerful his bunch is to the lost as described in Revelations, and shift your focus to how much more infinitely powerful that YOUR Lord Jesus is than all of them put together. there are times when rebuking the devil is appropriate, but these should be few and far between; if you will fill your mind and mouth with the gospel, your words of God's mercy, love and undeserved favor will drive the devil and his bunch from your presence, as they can't stand to be in the manifest presence of Love (God). follow Jesus' example, and stand on your faith in Him, and the devil will not dare manifest himself in your presence; and will flee if you walk up on someone yielded to him:

Luk 4:33-36 KJV
(33) And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,
(34) Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.
(35) And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.
(36) And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

this should help:

http://www.awmi.net/extra/audio/1014
http://www.awmi.net/extra/audio/1045
http://moorelife.org/listseries.php?xml=rss/IGiveYouAuthority.xml

 

[ValleyGal]

Through much prayer and seeking I believe I have finally found the reason why I have been struggling. I believe my wife has the Jezebel Spirit. She cannot take certain responses from me and if I do not respond the way she likes things get ugly real quick. F bombs, yelling, out of control behavior. She can also be very commandeering - grabbing the remote control from my hand and changing the channel while I'm watching TV or grabbing the tongs from me while I'm grilling. These things sound little but they are very emasculating. There are other issues as well but I think you get the gist. I need prayer that she somehow is able to take on the qualities of a Christian woman because I really don't know what to do anymore. Any advice for me?
Wt

You are blaming your wife (stop blaming). If she can't take certain responses from you, then maybe you need to change your responses. If you keep communicating the way you always do, expecting a different response from her, that is the definition of insanity. You can't change her, but the way you communicate can certainly influence how she communicates back with you. As the husband responsible for the tone of your home and marriage, it is up to you to take initiative to influence positive change. Rather than ask for prayers for HER to be more Christ-like, pray for yourself to be a better influence at home, and then take steps to become one.

 

[seashale76]

Through much prayer and seeking I believe I have finally found the reason why I have been struggling. I believe my wife has the Jezebel Spirit. She cannot take certain responses from me and if I do not respond the way she likes things get ugly real quick. F bombs, yelling, out of control behavior. She can also be very commandeering - grabbing the remote control from my hand and changing the channel while I'm watching TV or grabbing the tongs from me while I'm grilling. These things sound little but they are very emasculating. There are other issues as well but I think you get the gist. I need prayer that she somehow is able to take on the qualities of a Christian woman because I really don't know what to do anymore. Any advice for me?
Wt

Let's be honest here. Unless your wife is mentally ill, a lot of these types of things don't occur in a vacuum. In other words, it takes two to tango, my friend. There is the old adage that you can't control others, you can only change what you're doing and how you deal, act, and react to things. Perhaps there is room here for self-reflection before casting all the blame onto someone else.

 

[BFine]

Through much prayer and seeking I believe I have finally found the reason why I have been struggling. I believe my wife has the Jezebel Spirit. She cannot take certain responses from me and if I do not respond the way she likes things get ugly real quick. F bombs, yelling, out of control behavior. She can also be very commandeering - grabbing the remote control from my hand and changing the channel while I'm watching TV or grabbing the tongs from me while I'm grilling. These things sound little but they are very emasculating. There are other issues as well but I think you get the gist. I need prayer that she somehow is able to take on the qualities of a Christian woman because I really don't know what to do anymore. Any advice for me?
Wt

*Is your wife actually exhibiting Jezebel traits?
Is she sexual immoral?
Is she teaching false doctrine/ and or driven to
turn others away from worshiping God?
Does she worship idol(s)?
Does she have an obsessive desire to domineer and
control others who don't see things her way?

These are the traits of Jezebel in the Bible.

 

[Goodbook]

Hmm
I dont know if you describing an actual demon to be cast out or if shes actually like the notorious jezebel, in which case..you need be firm and put her away.

In any case, be firm. Ahab was weak..but he let himself be weak cos it was comfortable for him.
Have you ever seen the movie 'taming of the shrew' well, there was a musical called 'kiss me kate'. Just wondering. It may or may not be relevant to your situation.

 

[Johnnz]

If a Jezebel spirit then why not a Sampson, or a David, or a Deborah spirit? The concept is utter nonsense in my opinion.

John
NZ

 

[Quasicentennial]

There are simple solutions to deal with her selfish dominance or choices and requires discussion in how to deal with personal choices or the desire to help, such as buying another pair of tongs and leave it aside in full view for her to see if her impulsive behavior is to help you. Recording your favourite programs with a twin tuner digital HDD recorder with the recorder's remote control, while leaving the TV remote alone with her in the lounge and she would forget why you wouldn't battle with her for the TV remote as you watch your recorded programs on another TV with your recorder's remote in the bedroom for example's sake:.
It's as if you are dealing with someone who is autistic who doesn't want to discuss new ideas or solutions with you:.
Sexual discipline to prevent the powerful temptation of adultery is definitely a part of Jezebel or Babylon spirit, in fact even I too experience it with my co-workers who are between 20 and 40 years of age, and really demands Jesus Christ's spiritual confidence to be so dominating, so that conversations between me and them are normally off-topic such as how your feelings react to the fine or rainy weather.;*;.

 

[ToBeLoved]

No on-line exorcisms, puhleeze.

I'd like a list of all the spirits that co-exist with said 'Jezebel' spirit and may be compriomizing any and all aspects of both Christian and Non-christian society (with direct Biblical reference, including verses).

Also, please raise your hand if you are a demon caster outer and list your professional psychological references/degrees/occult tendencies.

Thanks guys!

 

[Cloture]

I have indeed heard of a Jezebel spirit. But from what I know of it, it's not the same as what you describe about your wife.

Your wife has an anger problem. That's it. Check your own behavior to see if you're contributing. If no improvement, get thee and her to counseling.

 

[St_Worm2]

Through much prayer and seeking I believe I have finally found the reason why I have been struggling. I believe my wife has the Jezebel Spirit. She cannot take certain responses from me and if I do not respond the way she likes things get ugly real quick. F bombs, yelling, out of control behavior. She can also be very commandeering - grabbing the remote control from my hand and changing the channel while I'm watching TV or grabbing the tongs from me while I'm grilling. These things sound little but they are very emasculating. There are other issues as well but I think you get the gist. I need prayer that she somehow is able to take on the qualities of a Christian woman because I really don't know what to do anymore. Any advice for me?
Wt

Hey WT, like Jacks suggested, the next time your wife acts like this, talk to her, tell her how you feel, and ask her why she just did what she did (or said what she said). Ask her what she would think of you if you did the same kind of thing to her.

(This is all assuming that you do things like regularly share the TV remote and allow her to watch some of the shows she likes to watch too )

It almost seems like she has a competitive spirit with you. Perhaps you should ask her about that as well. Perhaps she is trying to get your attention .. Also, ask her if there's something she feels you should be doing as her husband that you are not.

If this doesn't work, go talk to your pastor together .. or alone, if she won't go with you for some reason.

It might be helpful (for the sake of giving you advice) to know how long you've been married and whether or not you have any kids living at home with you. Of course, if that's too personal, just don't answer (one or both).

Praying for you and your wife. Remember to always treat her lovingly and with kindness as you try to work through matters, and remind her that you two are "one" in Christ, that you 'are' on her side, and that you don't want anything to come between you any longer (and ask her what she thinks it will take to make that happen).

Remind her that you love her and that you always hope and pray for the very best for her. Ask her to forgive you and your shortcomings as well, and to point them out to you in the future if she sees something that you don't.

Study Ephesians 5:25-33 and see what the Lord says to you concerning your wife (and also what He has to say to her about you in the preceding few verses v22-24).

Yours and His,
David