The book of Ephesians couldn’t be more accurate: We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers not of this world.
In a recent message, Katie Souza shared a sobering revelation about spiritual attacks believers may be facing in 2025, almost as though it was the “year of the assassins.” According to Souza, “The enemy has a plan to take out the people in the body of Christ.”
These attacks aren’t just physical, but spiritual, often manifesting through slander, gossip and character assassination. “When people are slandering and becoming assassins by assassinating your character, their words and their actions are empowering special forces unit demons to carry out death contracts on you.”
Now, as we enter into this new month, this is the time to tackle these issues head on and break the power of bondage that has been a reality for so many believers this year.
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Souza explains that “death and life are in the power of the tongue,” referencing Proverbs 18:21. Words, especially those spoken carelessly, can release “death contracts” that lead to harm in the spiritual realm. she goes on to cite Matthew 5:21-22, where Jesus warns, “Anyone who is so much as angry with a brother or sister is guilty of murder.” This scripture emphasizes the seriousness of using words to destroy others’ reputations, as it spiritually empowers forces working against the body of Christ.
The message serves as a wake-up call for believers to be cautious with their words and actions. “The simple moral fact is that words kill.” Souza further warns, “If you carelessly call your brother an idiot… you are on the brink of hellfire,” highlighting the weight of character assassination.
However, there is hope and spiritual recourse. She reminds us that “you have legal recourse in this hour against this slander,” pointing to the ability to stand in the courts of heaven and break the spiritual contracts that slanderous words have created. Souza also mentions the consequences for those who engage in harmful behavior: “Whoever digs a pit for another man’s feet shall fall into it himself.”
Now is the moment for both repentance and forgiveness in order to experience new spiritual life. She also encourages believers to remember their righteousness in Christ, declaring, “In the way of righteousness, there is no death.”
Despite the challenges ahead, Souza assures believers that “this is the year of vindication,” where God will restore and honor those who remain steadfast in their faith and continue to walk in integrity.
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As we enter May 2025, it is crucial for believers to recognize the spiritual battles being waged in the unseen realm. The enemy is using tactics like slander, gossip and character assassination to release death contracts against God’s people. However, there is hope and victory in Christ.
This is a season of divine vindication, where God is calling His people to rise above the attacks and walk in authority, knowing that they have the power to break every death contract and overcome the schemes of the enemy. By standing firm in faith, praying in the Spirit and keeping our hearts pure, we can see the boomerang effect of these attacks turn back upon the enemy.
May we remain steadfast, trusting that God will honor His promises and lead us into a season of restoration, elevation, and supernatural victory.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
