RULING OVER YOUR EMOTIONS — The Dominion of the Spirit Over the Soul
1. Understanding the Structure of Man
“May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless…” — 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Man is a tripartite being:
- Spirit — the God-conscious part (where the Holy Spirit dwells).
- Soul — the self-conscious part (mind, will, emotions).
- Body — the world-conscious part (through the senses).
👉 The soul is the battleground where the spirit and the flesh wrestle for control. Emotions belong to the soul, but they must be governed by the spirit.
2. The Power and Purpose of Emotions
Emotions are spiritual energies that color your thoughts and actions. They can empower you to express God’s heart (love, compassion, joy) — or open doors to darkness (anger, jealousy, fear).
Emotions were created to serve your spirit, not to rule your will.
3. The Danger of Uncontrolled Emotions
Uncontrolled emotions are open gates to demonic influence.
- Cain’s anger led to murder (Genesis 4:6–8).
- Saul’s jealousy opened him to torment (1 Samuel 18:9–10).
- Many believers lose spiritual power because their emotions dominate their choices.
“A city broken down and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit.” — Proverbs 25:28
4. The Fruit of the Spirit — Heaven’s Emotional Signature
When the Spirit rules the soul, divine emotions flow:
- Love instead of hatred.
- Joy instead of sorrow.
- Peace instead of anxiety.
- Patience instead of anger.
These are not natural emotions but divine frequencies that tune your soul to heaven.
5. How to Rule Over Your Emotions
- Renew your mind with the Word (Romans 12:2).
- Daily yield your will to the Holy Spirit (Luke 22:42).
- Pray in tongues and meditate — it calms and strengthens the inner man (Jude 1:20).
- Speak words of life — emotions obey your declarations.
- Walk in love — love is the master key that subdues all emotions under divine order.
6. The Example of Jesus
Jesus expressed emotions, yet none controlled Him:
- He wept — but not in despair.
- He was angry — but in righteousness.
- He rejoiced — but always in the Spirit.
He ruled His emotions through perfect unity with the Father. True dominion is when your emotions become vessels of divine expression.
“My spirit rules over my soul, and my soul aligns with the Holy Spirit. I subdue anger, fear, and sorrow under divine peace. My emotions become instruments of love, compassion, and joy. I reign with Christ within — and no feeling rules me but the Spirit of God!”