Confronting Jezebel: Discerning And Defeating The Spirit Of Control

i 'knew' about the spirit of Jezebel because we've run up against it a time or two in the church, but i didn't UNDERSTAND it because i'd never heard anyone really talk about it. for instance, i didn't know that the Jezebel spirit could control men as well as women. duh! i just hadn't thought of it in that way. but it's not like demonic spirits are very discerning...if you're open, they see you as available and bam! i also 'knew' about the Ahab spirit as one of my husband's relatives could have written a book on that subject. but it's taken this book to open my eyes to and realize the difference between a strong, spirited (and Holy Ghost led) person and the Jezebel spirit operating in someone. this is a book i highly recommend to all pastors and lay people who have to deal with controlling spirits on a daily basis. i believe it will help them to understand the spirit, how to pray about it, and how to help someone who has come under its influence. written in plain English so it's easy to understand and follow, i doubt my world will ever be quite the same for having read it. i have a much clearer insight into how both the Jezebel and Ahab spirits work and the commitment it takes to defeat them both. i wish all of my family and friends had this book in their libraries. i know writing this book couldn't have been easy for Mr Samson. the spiritual battles he must have fought to bring this out in the open were probably knee-bending. so, thank you so very much, Mr Samson, for your dedication and commitment to the body of Christ and your willingness to bear any attack to see this through. God bless you!

I read this several years ago, and sensed in my spirit I needed to read it again. I just finished it and wow, good information and story telling that really help us as believers not tolerate that wicked spirit. It also brings clarity to what a Jezebel spirit actually looks like in characteristics. I appreciate how thorough the author is!

I purchased this book, suggested by a clinical psychologist in a church we visited, after going through an agonizing three plus year ongoing ordeal with someone who fits the characteristics described in this book. You can look at it from two perspectives: the spiritual one, and the control aspect (borderline personality disorder). Either way, I was enlightened to this type of personality, the characteristics of this kind of person, and how they think. This book, although Christian, expanded my understanding into the secular arena enough to relate to my experiences. It explained to me why I was targeted by this person, explained her actions, and furthermore, provided suggestions on how to avoid this type of person, and many of the conflicts they generate. The chapter "Characteristics of a Jezebel" was particularly helpful in assessing this type of personality. Once you have read this, if you have had the unfortunate experience of this type of this person, you will immediately get chills down your spine. While "Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit" (Jackson) is more highly rated, Sampson's treatise is far more relevant to real life situations outside the church. Jackson's book is more targeted at pastors and church leaders. Sampson's book is essential reading for anyone facing a controlling, evil driven personality in their lives. It will open your eyes.

Early in the book, CONFRONTING JEZEBEL: DISCERNING AND DEFEATING THE SPIRIT OF CONTROL, author Steve Sampson states, "God is exposing and judging the spirit of Jezebel in the Church. Hallelujah" (p. 23). That is only part of what God is doing; He is exposing and judging the spirit of Jezebel through strengthening and sharpening the discernment of his chosen ones, who live constantly in the prophetic flow of His Spirit, and who follow Him with uncompromising obedience, that His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Sampson does a fair job of developing his topic, confronting Jezebel, both in ourselves and others and does a good job of describing what the Jezebel spirit is like, how it manifests itself. For a more thorough presentation of the etiology (roots) of Jezebel, I recommend Juanita Bynum's book, My Spiritual Inheritance , and more specifically, her chapter on, "The Seduction of Jezebel." Bynum herself recommends Jezebel Vs. Elijah: The Great End Time Clash , by Bree Keyton, a book I have not read yet, but plan to soon, such is my level of respect for Bynum's treatment of the subject. I appreciate, perhaps most of all, Sampson's chapter, "You Can Live Higher," about how ardently God wishes to take us above the natural to live in the Spirit, feeding us daily with His Word, Himself. This is the very thing Jezebel opposes. In this chapter Sampson talks of the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues and gifts of the Spirit as a threshold, a beginning of choosing to follow the Spirit, yielding ourselves, following God's voice, and letting Him work in our lives. He points out that praying in the Spirit (in tongues) takes us beyond the reach of the flesh, itself a stronghold of Satan through the Jezebel spirit. Jezebel is a spirit that does not yield to being rebuked. Sampson claims this is because it operates on illegitimate authority, entrenched in the flesh (as works of witchcraft) through stubbornness and habits of demonic thought. Deliverance comes when the person under influence of Jezebel repents and yields their flesh to being crucified daily by God through the Holy Spirit. Bynum, on the other hand, presents that Jezebel is not the root, but is a decoy, operating under legitimate authority, yielded to her, and because of that is not subject to being rebuked; dealing with Jezebel, deliverance from her most destructive capability, comes through uncompromising obedience to God and to God alone. It is sad that Sampson observes, "Honestly, in my years of ministry, I have rarely seen a true Jezebel delivered. Sometimes she becomes temporarily remorseful, but soon she'll go back to her controlling tactics" (p. 21). It makes sense that God would remove all stops in order to deliver those who are being destroyed by Jezebel, if not those directly controlled by her (who may be beyond deliverance, if of a reprobate mind, for example) then certainly those being dominated, intimidated, emasculated by her (something she does so well). Even as Jehu called upon the eunuchs (those castrated by Jezebel) to throw Jezebel down and kill her through defenestration (throwing out of a window), so today God is calling upon those victimized by this most evil spirit to obey Him and cast out, cast down, Jezebel, including in our very midst. The scriptural description of the total destruction of Jezebel should be a sobering lesson, worthy of meditation and prayer as we prepare for each day's spiritual battles. Because this spirit is a master at morphing, hiding under cloak of holiness, getting others to do its dirty work, and much, much more, it requires our greatest vigilance to deal with it in all its manifestations. I am so excited and rejoice to see God preparing his faithful ones for just such a work in these days prophesied about from old. Hallelujah! What a Savior! I have so much more to write about the understanding that God is developing in me about the Jezebel spirit, truths I have not yet seen addressed by other authors, more than I can include in this review, and therefore, may have to write a separate book about same, it is that important of a matter. I plan to keep reading on the subject, in any event. In succinct words, Sampson advises, "The safest and wisest way to live is to keep our focus on God and desire to please Him. He will not fail us" (p. 123), which about sums up how to confront Jezebel, both in ourselves, and in others. Sampson's book is a worthwhile introduction to the topic of Jezebel spirit, but don't stop there: read more, and arm yourself for spiritual warfare, which is heating up.

This book is an eye opener and the awareness of how the different functionality of how these spirits operates in people lives intentionally and unintentional. I love the examples that was used for a greater level of understanding to the readers.

This booked is packed with stories, prayers, and suggestions on how to identify and deal with this spirit. Great book!

True book, sent to jezebel herself my daughter n law

This is happening with a family member, and it has brought heartache and separation. Only through lots of prayer was I led to this book. From the first page, my jaw dropped. It was as if this book was written about this family member. Knowing the reason behind this person's behavior and putting a name and face to it has brought inner peace to me. Although confrontation and prayer are about the only things to help this situation, and that may not work, has given me at least some understanding of the situation. I would highly recommend this book to anyone faced with a controlling person in their lives- and also to those who have looked in the mirror and seen a controller looking back at them. This offers some sound advice, and specific prayers.

This was an awesome book

A good read to understand the jezebel ahab combo n how can we discern them

This book is essential reading for every Christian believer. This spirit causing havoc in churches, families and marriages. This book highlights the means of entry and the destructive methods this evil and vile spirit uses to cause pain and destruction in the lives of many. The traits and subtlety of this spirit is exposed in detail and conveys understanding in simple understandable language. I managed to read the whole book in two sittings once I received it. Jezebel is powerful, yet this book shows how her influence can be thwarted and its captives set free. I have seen and experienced Many of the examples used in the book, in my own walk and because of this book, I can at last have some understanding as to what really took place. Anyone in Christian leadership, at home,work or in church NEEDS to be armed with the knowledge portrayed in this book. This subject sadly is not being taught in churches and lives are hurting and potentials are being as destroyed a result. Get a copy TODAY and pass it on after.

I was recommended to this book as I had experienced a VERY controlling person in another Church. This book describes her perfectly. If it was a job description, she would be an ideal candidate - a must read for all who experience this type of person.

This is a thoughtfully and thoroughly written book by a man well versed in dealing with this spirit. As we draw near to end times we need to have God’s strategy in place with wisdom to pull down these stronghold’s. A tenderly, pastorally written book.