Question
How can fornication makes a man loose there ability in the realms of the spirit?? What does it take for a christian to gain ability in the realm of the spirit? Can a believer become a realm of worship, prayer or deliverance?
Answer
1. How can fornication make a man lose his ability in the realms of the spirit?
The bible teaches us that fornication (sexual immorality) is presented as a sin that can hinder a believer's fellowship with God, spiritual sensitivity, and effectiveness in ministry. The following are ways in which your spiritual life can be affected because of fornication;
a) It defiles the body, which is the temple of the Holy Spirit
“18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies..” 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 (NIV)
When a believer engages in sexual immorality, he violates the sanctity (the state or quality of being holy) of the body that God has set apart for Himself.
b) It grieves the Holy Spirit
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Ephesians 4:30 (NIV)
A lifestyle of unrepentant sin affects spiritual sensitivity and fellowship with God.
c) Sin can hinder prayer and communion with God
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” Psalm 66:18 (KJV)
Persistent sin creates a barrier in one's relationship with God and weakens spiritual sensitivity and effectiveness.
d) Holiness is necessary for spiritual clarity
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 (KJV)
The more a believer walks in holiness, the clearer his spiritual perception becomes.
Conclusion
Fornication does not necessarily remove a believer's salvation, but it can weaken spiritual discernment, hinder prayer, grieve the Holy Spirit, and reduce effectiveness in ministry until there is repentance and restoration.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (KJV)
2. What does it take for a Christian to gain ability in the realm of the spirit?
In order to answer you well here, I will first have to clarify some things. I will define for you Spiritual ability and differentiate it with Spiritual authority and then give you what a Christian actually needs.
What is Spiritual Ability?
Spiritual ability refers to the capacity to function in spiritual matters through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. It includes gifts, spiritual sensitivity, discernment, prayer capacity, prophetic insight, teaching, healing, and other operations of grace.
For example:
“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:4 (KJV)
A believer may possess spiritual abilities because the Holy Spirit has gifted him in certain areas like;
- Ability to teach.
- Ability to discern spirits.
- Ability to pray effectively.
- Ability to evangelize.
- Ability to operate in spiritual gifts.
These abilities are gifts and empowerments from God.
What is Spiritual Authority?
Spiritual authority is the right and backing from God to exercise influence and enforce His will within a sphere He has entrusted to you.
Jesus distinguished authority from ability when He said:
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy.” Luke 10:19 (KJV)
The Greek word translated "power" in the first part of the verse refers more closely to authority (delegated right), while the second refers to power or ability.
This reveals an important principle:
Ability is strength; authority is permission and backing.
A police officer may not be physically stronger than a truck driver, but his badge gives him authority to stop the truck.
Likewise, in spiritual matters, authority is God's backing behind a believer.
The Relationship Between Ability and Authority
The two often work together, but they are not identical.
A person may have ability without much authority.
For example:
- A gifted preacher may have the ability to communicate.
- A gifted singer may have the ability to lead worship.
- A gifted believer may have prophetic insight.
Yet gifting alone does not necessarily indicate spiritual authority.
Jesus warned:
“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name?... and in thy name done many wonderful works?” Matthew 7:22-23 (KJV)
These people demonstrated spiritual activity, yet lacked true approval and relationship with Christ.
This shows that ability can sometimes be present where authority is lacking.
Authority Usually Develops Through Obedience
While spiritual abilities are often given by grace, authority is usually enlarged through faithfulness.
Jesus taught:
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” Luke 16:10 (KJV)
And:
“Because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.” Luke 19:17 (KJV)
Notice the pattern:
Faithfulness → Trust → Authority
God entrusts greater authority to those who prove faithful with smaller assignments.
Therefore, What Does It Take for a Christian to Gain Ability in the Realm of the Spirit?
If by ability we mean spiritual capacity, then the answer includes:
- Receiving the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).
- Exercising spiritual gifts (1 Timothy 4:14).
- Prayer (Luke 18:1).
- The Word of God (2 Timothy 2:15).
- Worship and fellowship with God.
However, if the question is really about becoming effective and influential in spiritual matters, then we are moving beyond ability into authority.
At that point the discussion shifts from:
"What gifts do I have?"
to
"Can God trust me with greater responsibility?"
The Deeper Issue is Often Authority
Many believers ask about "spiritual ability" when what they are actually observing in mature men and women of God is spiritual authority.
When people look at Moses confronting Pharaoh, Elijah confronting Baal's prophets, Daniel influencing kingdoms, or Peter speaking with boldness, what stands out is not merely ability but authority.
That authority was built upon:
- Submission to God.
- Obedience.
- Holiness.
- Intimacy with God.
- Faithfulness in assignments.
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”James 4:7 (KJV)
Submission comes before spiritual authority.
Conclusion
Spiritual ability is the capacity God gives a believer to function in spiritual matters, while spiritual authority is the measure of God's trust and backing upon that believer's life. Ability is received as a gift; authority is often developed through consistent obedience, faithfulness, intimacy with God, and submission to His will. Therefore, while spiritual ability is important, the greater pursuit for a Christian should be spiritual authority, because authority determines the extent to which God can entrust His work to a believer.
3. Can a believer become a realm of worship, prayer, or deliverance?
The Bible does not specifically use the phrase "become a realm," but it does show believers becoming so immersed in certain spiritual graces that those graces characterize their lives and ministries.
a) Can a believer become a realm of worship?
A believer can become deeply marked by worship.
David's example
“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” Psalm 27:4 (KJV)
“I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1 (KJV)
David's life was saturated with worship.
b) Can a believer become a realm of prayer?
A believer can become known as a person whose life is built around prayer.
Daniel's example
“He kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God.” Daniel 6:10 (KJV)
Jesus' example
“And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.” Luke 5:16 (KJV)
Prayer became a defining feature of their lives.
c) Can a believer become a realm of deliverance?
A believer can be entrusted with a ministry of deliverance through Christ's authority.
Jesus' commission
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils.” Mark 16:17 (KJV)
Authority given to believers
“Behold, I give unto you power... over all the power of the enemy.” Luke 10:19 (KJV)
Deliverance is not the believer's power but Christ's power operating through the believer.
d) The believer as a carrier of God's presence
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16 (KJV)
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27 (KJV)
Because the Holy Spirit dwells in believers, they can become vessels through whom worship, prayer, healing, prophecy, and deliverance flow.
Conclusion
A believer may not literally "become a realm," but biblically he can become:
- A carrier of God's presence.
- A vessel of worship.
- A person of prayer.
- A minister of deliverance.
- A steward of spiritual gifts.
As he consistently walks with God, certain spiritual graces become evident in his life.
“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV)
The ultimate goal is not to become powerful in the spirit, but to become more like Christ. Spiritual authority, gifts, and effectiveness are the fruit of a life yielded to God.