Influence of the Spirit of Dionysus (the God of Wine):
1.Recollection and nostalgia for matriarchal society - manifested in incestuous relationships between mother and son:
Ham saw his father’s nakedness. (Gen 9:22)
Noah became drunk in his vineyard, failed to remain vigilant, and allowed immorality to occur within his household.
The consequences of drunkenness can cause the righteous to suffer great loss, damage marital relationships, bring shame upon one’s name, and result in curses upon children. The spirit behind this destruction is the Spirit of Dionysus (the God of Wine).
Repentance Section:Immorality
a.Manifestations of the Influence of the Spirit of Dionysus on Family Relationships (I):
Incest – Physical:
Actual immoral and incestuous relationships within the family.
Incest – Spiritual:
This can involve a deep emotional attachment to the mother (maternal obsession) combined with hostility towards the father (paternal resentment).
In a boy’s early years, his initial sexual attraction is often connected to his mother. This can result in unhealthy fear, lifelong guilt, and a dread of male authority, especially the stern correction and discipline that comes from the father. Such discipline may lead to resentment and a desire to usurp and replace the father’s role.
This maternal attachment often stems from inappropriate emotional dependence placed on the boy by his mother. The mother treats her son as an emotional support figure, effectively replacing the husband’s role. The mother’s behavior manifests as excessive control over the child—manifesting the Jezebel spirit!