Gaming Watchman 2017
Definition Gaming is the action of playing, gambling, video games , computer or board games. the playing of games developed to teach something or to help solve a problem, as in a military or business situation.
Gaming Positive Negative Helps hand and eye coordination Aggression Problem solving Multi-tasking Decision making Memory Teamwork Reasoning Aggression Social isolation Confusion Bad language Health problems Anxiety Create fantasies
Purposes or reasons for gaming Fun: enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure Boredom: the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest Friends/Family: Following others pleasure or interest through acceptance Isolation: The state of being alone and cut off by wish or circumstances. Review screen 4 for position purposes
Spirit of Gaming Gambling Board Play Video & computer Violent Psalm 7:16 Depression Isa 61:3 Lying Psalm 40:4 Pride 1John 2:16 Contention Rom 2:8 Idleness Ecc. 10:18
How tormenting spirits will use gaming A tormenting spirit is found in the soul area: Reference Handout (Gal 5:19-22) Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, self control Soul: Flesh, mind, will, emotions Flesh: Murder, sexual immorality, Corruption, indecency, contention, fighting, jealousy, anger, selfish ambition, factionalism, intrigue, envy, and drunkenness.
Threefold Nature of Man Soul Area Mind (Thinking G-d’s thoughts (2Co 10.35, Phil 4.8, Col 3.1-2) Emotions: Loving what G-d loves; hating what G-d hates Will: Choosing what G-d chooses. Refusing what G-d refuses. Flesh: Offering the body to G-d to be used for righteousness (Gal 5.16-21, 24; 2.20) Taken from Handbook of Spiritual Warfare By Ed Murphy 1992
The end game to pursue Yahweh and His foundation Reading Gods word day and night to feed your spirit so that you may be equipped; ready for warfare Pray before any and all games, allowing the holy spirit to identify those sinful and negative spirits. Find ways to include Yahweh teachings in all your activities leaving no room for the adversary to quench the Spirit.