Not all altars fall by sermons—some must be uprooted. Discover how Theophilus of Alexandria, King Hezekiah, and spiritual maturity teach us to confront darkness, tear down idols, and walk in true apostolic power with knowledge and boldness.
“Some altars don’t fall by sermons; they fall by confrontation. When truth collides with darkness, only one must bow—and it won’t be the truth.”
Disclaimer: This post is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not directed at any individual or group.
What If the Battle You’re Avoiding Is the One God Wants You to Fight?
You fast. You sing. You intercede.
But somehow, nothing shifts. Why?
Maybe, just maybe…
You weren’t sent there to entertain the altar.
You were sent to uproot it.
This is where many believers miss it:
Doing the right thing—but at the wrong time.
Or worse—carrying power without the knowledge to use it.
Let’s go deep. Spiritually. Biblically. Practically.
Theophilus of Alexandria: The Bishop Who Brought Down a Pagan System
In the 4th century, Theophilus of Alexandria didn’t just preach—he waged war.
He tore down the Serapeum, a massive temple to the god Serapis in Egypt. This wasn’t a casual decision. The temple wasn’t just religious; it was cultural, political, and demonic.
But Theophilus understood a kingdom principle:
“Some altars aren’t to be debated. They’re to be demolished.”
He took the Gospel beyond the pulpit into the public square. He didn’t wait for applause—he acted in apostolic boldness.
And guess what? The idol fell.
Hezekiah and Nehushtan: When Obedience Demands Destruction
Centuries earlier, King Hezekiah faced a different kind of idol: one dressed as history.
Israel had turned Moses’ bronze serpent (originally used for healing) into an object of worship.
Hezekiah broke it to pieces (2 Kings 18:4) and called it Nehushtan—just a piece of brass.
Sometimes, what God once used can become what you now need to destroy.
This is where spiritual maturity and discernment kick in.
You don’t just respect tradition—you obey heaven.
Don’t Just Preach—Uproot
I watched my grandfather, a native doctor in Nigeria, welcome preachers and still bow to idols.
It wasn’t until 1997—when heaven struck with a divine interruption—that the altar was removed. He was bedridden. Broken. And ready.
Reverend Ezeji didn’t bring another sermon.
He brought oil. Fire. Authority.
They tore down the shrine and cleansed the atmosphere.
That day, I learned: preaching may not move shrines. But spiritual authority does.
Power Is Not Enough—You Must Know How to Use It
Here’s a truth many avoid:
The devil doesn’t flee because you're anointed. He flees when you know what you carry.
Even when Jesus was full of the Holy Ghost, Satan still came to tempt Him (Matthew 4).
Why? Because the devil isn’t intimidated by power alone.
He tests your knowledge. He targets your understanding.
This is where Hosea 4:6 hits home:
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”
Imagine this:
A soldier fully armed with an AK-47 faces an enemy with a machete.
But the soldier has no idea how to load or shoot the weapon.
Who wins?
The one with the lesser weapon—but greater understanding.
And that’s how many anointed but ignorant believers fall in battle.
Maturity Means You're Always Ready
You don’t start singing to charge up before casting out devils.
That’s not maturity—that’s panic.
Yes, if the Spirit prompts you, sing.
But don’t sing because you’re empty.
Power doesn’t need warm-up time. It announces itself.
The spirit realm recognizes weight. If you carry fire, you don’t need to introduce it.
Real Example: When Power Discerns What Eyes Cannot
Years ago, during a service, a lady began to prophesy. She praised me. She spoke great things. I felt honored—until she started exposing secrets no one could know.
I stood frozen, confused.
But my father walked up with discernment, slapped his hand on her back, and said,
“Depart from here, you evil spirit!”
Instant deliverance.
I tried to interpret. He discerned.
I tolerated. He cast out.
This is the difference between giftedness and government.
Between charisma and character.
Between presence and power.
Are You Singing When You Should Be Striking?
Too many are using praise as a cover-up for powerlessness.
But let’s be real:
- Are you waiting for emotion to move before you move in authority?
- Are you worshiping out of fear instead of leading from confidence?
- Are you hiding behind gifts instead of growing in knowledge?
What Real Apostolic Confrontation Looks Like
- Tearing down long-standing cultural altars in your family
- Rebuking “Nehushtan”—religious idols dressed as tradition
- Refusing to be impressed by demonic flattery, like Paul in Acts 16:18
- Praying boldly in public—not to perform, but to possess
Theophilus didn’t need permission. He had heaven’s backing.
Hezekiah didn’t wait for consensus. He had divine clarity.
Three Weapons You Must Carry Always
1. Knowledge of Scripture
Not just memory—but mastery.
You can quote verses and still be defeated if you don’t understand them.
The devil didn’t run from Jesus because He had a Bible; he fled because Jesus knew what was written and how to apply it.
2. Loaded Spirit
This comes through intimacy, not performance.
You don’t “charge up” before battle—you stay charged.
You don’t stir fire when demons appear—you walk in fire everywhere.
A mature believer is a mobile altar, always ready.
3. Spiritual Positional Awareness (Know Where You Stand in the Spirit)
This isn’t about Bible maps or physical location.
This is about identity, alignment, and divine covering.
“Your life is hidden with Christ in God.” — Colossians 3:3
When you know where you stand:
- You don’t fight for victory—you fight from victory.
- You don’t pray from earth to heaven—you pray from heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6).
- You don’t beg demons to leave—you command because of where you are seated.
You are in Christ, and Christ is in God, and the Holy Spirit is in you.
Which means: Before darkness can reach you, it must pass through the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
That’s divine security clearance.
That’s positional power.
Spirits know when you're truly seated in Him. That’s why positional ignorance is deadly. You may be an heir—but if you don’t know your seat, you’ll live like a servant.
Final Questions for You to Reflect On
- Are you a power carrier without a spiritual manual?
- Have you learned to fight, or are you still admiring your armor?
- Are you tolerating what God sent you to tear down?
- Are you a Nehushtan-protector or an altar-breaker?
Don’t just be anointed. Be wise.
Don’t just preach. Uproot.
Don’t just plant. Plow.
Don’t just know the truth—use it.
Let the Altars Fall
Theophilus of Alexandria didn’t become a church history legend by giving good sermons.
He made history by confronting what others feared.
Hezekiah didn’t preserve tradition—he prioritized obedience.
Jesus wasn’t just powerful—He was scripturally sharp and spiritually prepared.
So here’s your mandate:
Don’t tolerate demonic thrones. Dethrone them.
Don’t carry power you don’t know how to use. Master your weapons.
Don’t die full of fire but empty of direction. Let knowledge guide your fire.
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