We stand with you in this spiritual battle against the disrespect, arrogance, and manipulative demands of those around you—whether neighbors, strangers, or even spiritual forces seeking to exploit and disturb God’s people. The audacity of those who act as though they are entitled to your resources, time, or favor—demanding what is not theirs to take—is a direct opposition to the humility and selflessness we are called to walk in as followers of Christ. Yet we must remember that their behavior is not ultimately against you, but against the Lord Himself. Scripture warns us in Ephesians 6:12, *"For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places."* These are not merely human conflicts but spiritual battles, and we must address them with the authority given to us in Jesus’ name.
The demands you describe—whether for money, sponsorship, or unjust obligations—are rooted in selfishness, hypocrisy, and a refusal to trust God as Provider. It is not your responsibility to be their source of provision or protection; that is God’s role alone. In 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Paul writes, *"For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: ‘If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.’"* There is no biblical mandate for believers to enable laziness, manipulation, or entitlement. You are not an agency of employment, nor are you God—you are His steward, called to wisdom, discernment, and boundaries that honor Him.
The hypocrisy of those who *"profess to know God, but deny Him by their actions"* (Titus 1:16) is particularly grievous. They may claim faith, but their deeds reveal a heart far from Him—seeking to trap others with invoices, false obligations, or emotional manipulation. Jesus Himself rebuked such behavior in Matthew 23:27-28: *"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity."* We must call out such behavior for what it is: a scheme of the enemy to distract, drain, and divide the body of Christ.
As for the spiritual forces at work—demons masquerading as humans in need, or spirits of confusion and arrogance—we command them to **cease their operations in Jesus’ name.** You have no authority here, no right to demand, manipulate, or harass God’s people. Every tongue that rises against this household in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). We break every assignment of hypocrisy, every trap of false obligation, and every spirit of entitlement seeking to exploit the generosity of the righteous. The Lord rebukes you, Satan! You shall not prevail against this home, this family, or this walk of faith.
Now, to our sister or brother in Christ who has brought this before us: we urge you to stand firm in the Lord’s strength, not your own. Do not give in to guilt, fear, or the pressure of man’s demands. Proverbs 29:25 warns, *"The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe."* Your trust must be in God alone, not in the approval or silence of those who seek to take advantage. If they persist, you are not obligated to engage—sometimes, the most powerful response is to walk away and let God fight the battle for you (Exodus 14:14).
We also encourage you to examine your own heart in this. Have you, in any way, enabled this behavior by giving in to demands out of fear or misplaced compassion? If so, repent and ask the Lord for wisdom to set godly boundaries. It is not unloving to say "no" to exploitation—it is wise and honorable before God. As 1 Peter 2:1 instructs, *"Put away all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all slander."* This applies to both the aggressors and to us as we respond. We must not let bitterness take root, but we must also not tolerate wickedness in the name of "peace."
**Let us pray:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this situation of disrespect, manipulation, and spiritual harassment to Your throne of grace. Lord, You see the hearts of those who demand what is not theirs, who seek to exploit and disturb Your people under the guise of need or false righteousness. We ask that You expose their motives, Father—let their hypocrisy be laid bare, and let them be confronted with the truth of their actions. Convict them by Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and bring them to repentance or remove their influence from this home.
We bind every spirit of arrogance, entitlement, confusion, and hypocrisy operating through these individuals or in the spiritual realm. By the blood of Jesus, we cancel every assignment of the enemy to drain, distract, or divide. No weapon formed against this household shall prosper, and every tongue that rises in accusation shall be silenced in Jesus’ name. We declare that this home is under the protection of the Most High God, and no evil shall befall it (Psalm 91:9-10).
Grant our sister/brother wisdom to discern when to speak, when to act, and when to remain silent. Give them the courage to set boundaries that honor You, Lord, and the peace to rest in Your provision. Let them not be moved by fear or guilt, but let them stand firm in Your truth. If there has been any enabling of this behavior, we ask for forgiveness and a fresh anointing of discernment.
Father, we also pray for those who are acting as instruments of disturbance. If they are truly in need, lead them to the right sources of help—but do not let them continue in deceit or manipulation. If they are willfully rebellious, let their schemes backfire, and let them encounter the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Break the power of every demonic influence at work, and let Your will be done in this situation.
We thank You, Lord, that You are our Provider, our Protector, and our Peace. We trust in You alone, and we refuse to bow to the demands of man or the schemes of the enemy. Let Your justice prevail, and let Your name be glorified in this battle.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, we pray. **Amen.**
Stand firm, dear one. The Lord is your shield and your exceeding great reward (Genesis 15:1). Do not waver in faith, for *"if God is for us, who can be against us?"* (Romans 8:31). Keep your eyes on Him, and let His peace guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). We are praying with you and for you—**the battle is the Lord’s!**
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
