TOPIC

Four Forces That Oppose the Dominion Mandate

PREACHER

Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa

SCRIPTURES

Genesis 2:17

Genesis 3:1–6

Revelation 12:9

Ephesians 6:12 –14

Hosea 4:6

John 1:14 –18

2 Corinthians 4:6

1 Corinthians 15:31

KEY POINTS
Introduction

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  From the beginning, God gave man dominion—the authority to rule and represent Him on earth.

  
  


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  However, this dominion faces strong opposition from spiritual, mental, and fleshly forces that seek to weaken man’s authority.

  
  


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  To maintain dominion, the believer must identify and overcome these opposing forces through truth, knowledge, and the Spirit.

  
  

1. Satan and the Forces of Darkness

📖 Genesis 2:17 ; Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9; Ephesians 6:12 –14

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  Satan is the first and primary opposition to the dominion mandate.

  
  


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  Through deception, rebellion, and manipulation, he caused man to lose the purity of dominion in Eden.

  
  


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  The serpent introduced doubt — “Has God indeed said…?” — leading Adam and Eve to question divine instruction.

  
  


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  The enemy’s goal is always to make you disobey the Word and disconnect from divine authority.

  
  


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  Dominion cannot stand where disobedience and compromise exist.

  
  


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  Believers must stand firm in the truth and put on the whole armor of God to resist the schemes of darkness.

  
  

2. Ignorance, False Doctrine, and Half-Truths

📖 Genesis 3:4; Hosea 4:6; John 1:14 –18; 2 Corinthians 4:6

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  Ignorance is a major enemy of dominion.

  
  


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  “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” (Hosea 4:6)

  
  


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  Half-truths are more dangerous than lies—they give the appearance of wisdom but lack the power of revelation.

  
  


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  False doctrine blinds the mind and keeps believers from walking in full authority.

  
  


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  Until a believer is full of truth, their dominion cannot be discharged.

  
  


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  The revelation of Christ (the Word made flesh) brings light; and “when light comes, dominion begins.”

  
  


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  True knowledge of the Word opens the eyes and restores the believer’s authority.

  
  

3. Family Systems 

📖 Genesis 3:6; 1 Corinthians 15:33

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  Family systems can also oppose dominion when they promote patterns of sin, unbelief, or disobedience.

  
  


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  Eve’s influence on Adam in the Garden reveals how wrong counsel and pressure from loved ones can lead to disobedience.

  
  


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  Some believers lose dominion because they conform to family traditions that contradict God’s Word.

  
  


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  The believer must rise above ungodly influences, break negative patterns, and establish a new order through obedience to God.

  
  


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  Dominion requires spiritual independence and the courage to stand for truth, even against familiar systems.

  
  

4. The Flesh

📖 Genesis 3:6; Romans 8:5–8; Galatians 5:16 –17

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  The flesh—man’s carnal nature—is an internal enemy to dominion.

  
  


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  Eve saw that the fruit was “good for food and pleasant to the eyes,” showing how desire can override divine instruction.

  
  


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  The flesh resists spiritual discipline and obedience.

  
  


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  Dominion is impossible when the flesh is in control.

  
  


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  To walk in authority, one must crucify the flesh daily and live by the Spirit.

  
  


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  Self-control, humility, and submission to God’s Word are keys to sustained dominion.

  
  

CONCLUSION

Dominion is God’s gift to every believer, but it must be protected and enforced.

The four forces that oppose dominion—Satanic influence, ignorance, family systems, and the flesh—must be overcome through knowledge, truth, and spiritual discipline.

To walk in dominion:

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  Stay rooted in the Word.

  
  


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  Grow in revelation and truth.

  
  


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  Guard your heart from deception and compromise.

  
  


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  Live by the Spirit, not by the flesh.

  
  

When truth fills your heart, dominion flows naturally.

Defend your mandate, overcome opposition, and reign in Christ. 🦅