We are all struggling with something that makes us look bad, feel bad, and which also enslave us to our habitual sins!
The bible says “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32, NLT)
Our world is full of EVIL beings that are without a body!
These beings crave to occupy a body to experience what the world can offer!
They therefore invade humans in masses and demonise them! These demons use anything they can get their hands on to convince humans! They use logic, religion, culture, government and social structures!
The biggest shortcoming with humanity today is that many do not believe in the existence of evil spiritual beings! Humans live carelessly exposing themselves to these beings who gladly take over their minds!
Once upon a time, this happened in Genesis 6, leading to the great flood that wiped out all humans from the face of the earth! Only Noah and is family survived!
“For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against persons without bodies—the evil rulers of the unseen world, those mighty satanic beings and great evil princes of darkness who rule this world; and against huge numbers of wicked spirits in the spirit world” (Ephesians 6:12 TLB)
We are sometimes lost, and like sheep without a shepherd we wonder about looking for help! Unfortunately the people we turn to for guidance are themselves helpless, but outwardly live a religious life of faking their abilities! We become frustrated as spiritual victories over our habitual sins become elusive through our learned religious lifestyle!
Many mainstream religions will not acknowledge the presence of demons in humans! Instead they talk of human personalities, and not realising that these personalities are actually given by unclean spirits alive in people!
Recognising that evil is a being living in you is our first step towards freedom from habitual sin! This evil could be, a demon of lust such as a sex demon, alcohol, drugs, lust for wealth, lust for power, or even lust for recognition among other unclean spirits!
Nearly every human experiences these beings living in them as permanent residents or on a temporal period. Within this time, the demons dominate their thought system!
Though some types of demons have loudly, observable mayhems, many pass the test of being gentlemen or ladies! They are quite respectable in their borrowed bodies until an opportunity for evil arises, then their true colours come out!
So, irrespective of how quiet or loud they are, when demons are living in our bodies, sin is alive in us! This is the most dangerous situation to any human being for a demon is like a time-bomb! It’s unpredictable!
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8, NIV)
Though many humans struggle with demons in their lives, they are ashamed to admit their demon-induced weaknesses but instead cover it under religion, education, or culture!
Do you want to be free?
If you do, then you need to start by identifying those demons living in you!
After identifying them, the next step is addressing each demon till it comes out! This is through our lifestyle, our thoughts, our will, prayers, fasting, and external help!
Let’s be aware that demons are kept alive in our lives by our thought patterns, a thought system that is favourable to them! If we are able to dismantle these patterns, then the evil spirits will have no where to hold on but flee from us!
Pride is a virtue to demons! Therefore, changing our mindset to seeking genuine humility, really shakes them to the core!
It goes without saying that humility is not a bad weapon to add to our arsenal of resistance to demons!
“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7)
We should be patiently persistent in our resistance of evil knowing that it may take a long time!
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2 NIV)
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” (Proverbs 4:23 NLT)
You must be desperate to win this war in your mind in order to gain a life of victory over sin!!
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13 NIV)
You need to set a time of prayer and set aside days to fast! Prayer alone may not bear fruits!
“However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting” (Mathew 17:21 NKJV)
You don’t need to do it alone. Seek help from persons living right with God! Help is necessary in your journey to deliverance!
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16 NIV)
You must be determined to live a holy life! The final victory depends on this resolution!
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8 ESV)
[Article By Joseph GM]
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