John F Avanzini - Stolen property returned : your personal restoration mandate

I dedicate this book to my son,

John Howard Avanzini , who has the potential to take back much of what the devil has stolen from the Church.

Contents

Introduction

Every minister of the gospel who has received a formal Bible school education has learned about the Law of Retribution. While they have all learned about it, few if any ever teach it to others.

Now, don't let the big name "Law of Retribution" throw you. It is nothing more than God's instructions on how to handle those who steal from you or cause you loss. This book is about that law. It is the spiritual application of God's instructions to Israel.

No doubt you know we are to use everything that took place in the Old Testament as an example for our instruction.

Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

1 Corinthians 10:11

While the Old Testament deals primarily with natural events, each of its examples has deep spiritual application as well. The Law of Retribution is no exception. It deals with the handling of robberies and losses in the natural realm. However, its meaning goes much deeper. This book takes you past the surface operation of the Mosaic Law to the spiritual root of every robbery.

The Book of Daniel teaches that the heavens rule over the things that take place on earth (Daniel 4:26). From this we know that the real motivation behind every robbery comes from the spirit world. It is common knowledge that two different powers are at war in the heavenly realm. One of them is the power of God, and the other is the power of Satan.

As you know, knowledge and revelation increase over a period of time. For that reason, I have completely revised this book from its original 1984 edition. I have also added two powerful chapters to it. I am convinced that with this thorough revision, the book is even more potent than it was in its original form. After reading it, you will know how to deal effectively with every robbery at its point of origin, and how to get back your stolen property fast.

I hope you are ready, for you are about to lay hold on some hot inf ormation! This inf ormation will put the devil to flight and cause you to easily reclaim everything he has ever stolen from you.

John Avanzini

You Have Been Ripped Off

This book exposes the most successful thief in the history of the universe. It tells you how to overcome him, and how to make him pay back everything he owes you.

The thief I speak of is a deceptive, calculating plunderer who has moved freely in and out of our lives. This ruthless destroyer has defrauded or robbed every individual on the face of this planet. His bag of tricks includes a full array of temptations to lure people into his power. He tries not only to steal their money, but also to rob them of their relationships, peace of mind, health, as well as physical possessions.

Because of his successful robberies, the wicked now control most of the wealth of the world, and they are using it to finance the kingdom of darkness instead of the Kingdom of Light.

Ripped Off Means "Ripped Off"

You may think I choose the term ripped off because I am trying to use modern language. However, my choice of this phrase has nothing to do with modern language. When someone steals your possessions, it causes a painful, ripping sensation that hurts all the way down into the core of your being. There is no better way to put it. You have been ripped off!

The most common reaction of robbery victims, particularly if the theft occurs in their own home, is one of disbelief, shock, and inner pain. It is a feeling of utter hopelessness.

Make no mistake about it. Robbery is a personal violation of your private life. When a thief deprives you of your goods by any means, forceful or deceptive, he has ripped you off.

Everyone Is a Victim

By now you may be wondering what all this talk about robbery and being ripped off has to do with you. You may say you have never been robbed.

Well, let me put it this way. I've never met a Christian who hasn't been hit by this gangster. He has stolen some possessions from every one of us. In fact, I am convinced that most Christians have no idea of the magnitude of the robberies this rip-off artist has pulled off!

Its the Devil

I will not hold you in suspense any longer. No doubt you have already guessed who this master criminal is. He is the devil himself! He has taken more loot in his reign of terror than any crook in history.

Satan has stolen billions upon billions of dollars from the children of God during the past two thousand years. Worst of all, these robberies are still occurring everywhere you look.

How many Christians have made what seemed to be a good investment, only to watch it go bad? How many have gone off on their own to form some sort of new company, only to see it fail? How many have done what they believed to be God's will, only to lose everything? Just in those three areas alone, I have no doubt mentioned something that has affected your life or the life of someone close to you.

God Doesnt Want You to Lose

Every day I hear stories of financial disaster. How often my wife and I have helped piece back together the shattered lives of families who faced this type of trauma. We have spent many hours trying to help people who have lost everythingcars, homes, money, a good name. So often these bewildered Christians will say something like, "Maybe God wanted us to lose everything so that we could learn to trust Him more."

That is a lie straight out of hell! You can be sure of this one thing. God will never rip off His beloved children just to make a point! A careful examination of their lives always reveals some lie the devil got these folks to believe, a lie that opened the door and allowed the thief to make off with their goods.

Are you beginning to see what Satan is doing? Is it now a bit easier for you to understand that he is the one who has ripped off your possessions?

Take Action Now

It is time for you to serve notice on the devil. He has robbed you long enough. For too long he has stripped and plundered your goods. Enough is enough! Don't allow him to diminish your quality of life a day longer. You can stop the devil from taking your belongings, and you can stop him now! Its time for you to take a stand!

The next few chapters of this book will show you how to use the Word of God to put an immediate stop to all the robberies in your life. I want you to say this with me. Yes, I want you to say it out loud. "I'm mad at the devil, and I'm not going to take it anymore! From this day on I will start taking back everything he has stolen from me!"

These choice words will start a righteous fire in your bones! Repeat them several times before going on to the next chapter.

Prepare to Take Back What Satan Has Stolen

When he is preparing for a fight, a world-class boxing champion will choose a sparring partner who uses the same style and techniques as his upcoming opponent. If his challenger leads with his left hand, he will choose a sparring partner who leads with his left. A wise fighter always wants the advantage of being familiar with his challenger's method of attack. Champions never want any surprises once the battle has begun.

In the realm of spiritual warfare, it is even more important to understand how the enemy is going to operate. When you know his method of operation and plan of attack, you immediately have the advantage. With this vital information, you can easily break his grip on your possessions.

The Method of Your Enemy

The main tactic of the devil is deception. The more you understand about this strategy, the easier it will be for you to protect yourself. The Bible tells us we can know his tricks (devices).