B) Through generational ties

Sin is not the only way that demons gain access into man. Generational sins are every bit as damaging as our own personal sin. Generational sins are the sins of our father and mother and their parents to the fourth generation. EXO 34:7 ...who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave {the guilty} unpunished, visiting the iniquity of fathers on the children and on the grandchildren to the third and fourth generations. " In Christ we are given the ability to be free from sin which includes generational sin. What are generational sins? They are sins which our ancestors struggled with that we have inherited. An example could be anger and rage. If a parent has fits of rage, it is probable that some if not all the children will have to fight this same temptation. Alcoholism is another example of generational sins that run in families. Many children of alcoholics become an alcoholic. But it does not stop here. It could be demeaning woman, or dominating men, divorce, or depression, suicide, or a hundred other things that become generational sins. Any destructive thing that runs in a family is probably linked to a generational sin. Of course these are not within our control as to what generational sins bind us, however it is within our control to stop them with our generation.

C) Soul ties

Another way that demons can get control over us is through soul ties. A soul tie is when a friend has bondage in their life, and we enter into their sin. Most of us have experienced this many times but probably did not realize it. Say a friend of ours is deeply depressed, and we are in a good mood when we meet them. After spending time with them we part ways and may find ourselves depressed. We may even say to ourselves, AWhy do I feel this way?@ Not realizing that we entered into another person=s sin. This can happen with lust, anger, rebellion and many other things. Another good example would be through the music we listen to. Music that is depressing tends to get us depressed or if it is rowdy, we will exhibit a rowdy behavior. Most of the time this happens without the slightest conscious thought. Offense is another big soul tie. When a friend is seemingly wronged by another and we, through conversation, enter into that offense we may find ourselves angry at the offending party without cause.

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