![]() ![]() I will attempt to answer from two perspectives. ![]() When we say stronghold, what does it really mean. This removes the base through which Satan is able to influence in the heart with his lies.Image credit Pulling Down Strongholds.What Exactly is Stronghold The ultimate solution for any stronghold is to heal the identity damage at the root of our wounds. Once identity damage is in place, he can suggest all kinds of “solutions” for our pain from unhealthy forms of self-medication to placation with things like anger or revenge. This is why Satan targeted Eve’s identity when he seduced her into sin in Genesis 3 and did the same thing when he tempted Jesus. (See our video on emotional wounds.) This is the root of both emotional pain and strongholds. The ultimate root of any stronghold is damage to our identity. It makes things feel true to the heart that aren’t. Projection focuses primarily on the emotions. Strongholds set up primarily in the heart. Satan’s weapon is projection. Jesus said to come directly to him (who is Truth) for rest and peace from burdensome lies ( Matthew 11:28). This is why Jesus never said your path to freedom has to go through Satan. ![]() That is one reason Jesus said truth, not spiritual authority, sets us free ( John 8:32). Satan’s influence always comes in the form of a lie. Topos means “a place of influence.” When anyone has enough influence in your life, they wield power over you according to the amount of influence they have gained. Paul uses the Greek word “topos” to describe a foothold ( Ephesians 4:27). That is why truth, not spiritual authority, sets you free. According to scripture, they are all about who influences the heart. ![]() Strongholds are an issue of influence, not powerįootholds and strongholds are not about power. ![]()
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