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5) Serious possessionThis kind of possession is the extreme and self deliverance is not possible. It is evidenced by total control of the person by the evil spirit (or spirits). When I say total control, it need not be at all times (24 hours a day 7 days a week but it can be). When the spirit is aroused it controls its host without any resistance. These spirits will make us do things that we may never consider doing in ourselves. It can range from stealing to murder. In this degree of possession the spirit manifests and drives us to the act. There is no peace until we comply with the demands. There may even be genuine remorse after the act is done. This kind of possession needs outside help. We need to seek out someone who can drive out the evil spirit. There may even be denial on the part of the person so possessed. They can be deceived to think that there is not a problem with them and be very convincing that they are in control. Evil spirits will draw into their host when there is fear of being cast out or manifest in a violent rage if there is a hope of escape. They can manifest at any time or in any place, but they usually will stay hidden when there is fear of being uncovered. This kind of possession does not happen to only those that are poor or uneducated but includes very wealthy and successful people. A lesser but just as serious degree of possession is when there are demons present but they do not have the power to control their host until they get high on drugs or alcohol. Demons will seize control whenever possible and to their advantage. When high or drunk the demons will exercise their control and the subsequent acts are attributed to the high and not the real source the devil. 6) Some deceptionsThere are two extremes which we should attempt to avoid, which is either
attributing too much power or not enough power to satan. While satan has been
defeated and his rightful control over the earth and its inhabitants has been
removed, he still remains a force which needs to Satan will use our soulish feelings to destroy our lives if we let him. The world today places feelings as the highest virtue, and satan is destroying countries because of it. Commitment and truth have taken the back seat to our feelings. We falsely think that the incredible sensation that we get from someone other than our spouse is true love. When we feel outraged at some tragedy on the evening news, we demand the government to get more control not realizing that more control means less freedom. When we are offended by something someone says to us we want to lash out and destroy them instead of asking the hard question, "Are they right?@ The soul is the main arena of warfare with the devil and unless we acknowledge this, we will be constantly losing battles. Many even adjust their thinking to get in line with their feelings. How foolish. The mind being part of the soul is also attacked constantly. With |
be reckoned with. There are
many Christians that are terrified of satan and refuse to war against him. This
stance leaves those that adopt it impotent against any attacks that come their
way. Conversely, when we do not attribute enough power to satan we walk without
any consideration of the consequences of our actions. We may openly sin and
think because Jesus died for all our sins this removes us from any need to
resist sinning. We may even be tempted to test God by putting ourselves in
dangerous situations on purpose, thinking that God will protect us. Many people
blame God for the results of their own sin. Remember that satan gains access
into our life when we sin and if he can kill us, he will.
television
and the Internet so available we are constantly being reprogrammed to accept the
beliefs of others. Over the past few years homosexual rights and their
acceptance has been pushed by every media avenue. If we want to watch
television, we have to accept vulgar language as well as the constant barrage of
sexuality. We no longer believe that the individual should be held responsible
for their actions. We even go to the extreme by giving animals equal or greater
rights than people. Each of these beliefs and thousands more are being promoted
by satan through unsuspecting individuals.
