2007-05-20 08:46:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
From a spiritual perspective, it is clear that we have been targeted by an enemy that is out to do us harm. And, sometimes, the best way he can harm us is through ourselves. The Bible says, "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy...(John 10:10)." We don't like to think of the demonic influences in this world, but they are real. If you belive in angels, you have to believe in their counter-force: demons.
What's surprising to note, however, is the amount of influence Satan has over our thoughts and words. Jesus recognized Satan's influence when Peter got on His case for talking about his upcoming crucifixion. The Bible says, "Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. But he [Jesus] turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. (Matthew 16:22-23)" Isn't it interesting that Peter thought he was saying a good thing, but it turned out to be a sign of demonic influence?
Satan uses our thoughts to influence us in what we think and how we behave. Sure, many of those voices probably developed as a result of your bad experiences, but Satan will definitely use those things to speed up your demise. If he can leave you hopeless, alone, isolate you or help you fall into depression, he is more than happy. And if you start to drink, start taking drugs, find someone else's life to ruin, cut yourself or start to contemplate suicide, he's even happier.
How do you combat the enemy's influence? You have to stay close to God. Read His Word. Pray always. And allow His thoughts influence you and your behavior. Allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you and focus in on the positive affirmations and promises that God has for you. Don't allow Satan to influence you more than God. The Bible says, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7)" Satan does not have unlimited power - he is only as powerful as you allow him to be in our lives.
2007-05-20 08:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by thundercatt9 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a Christian. It is not the "Devil" influencing your thoughts. It's much simpler and easier to remedy. It is a common chemical imbalance in your brain involving dopamine uptake. The cause is mostly unknown and happens to good people. This is easily remedied by medication. Go to you doctor as quickly as possible and you will feel better in 2 weeks or so. Do not self-medicate. By that I mean do not take recreational drugs(marijuana, cocaine, meth-amphetamine), etc., as this will make your thoughts worse in the long run. If you take medication, THE THOUGHTS WILL STOP. 1) Your bad dreams are caused by stress or being afraid. It also sounds like you just read the book of "REVELATIONS" due to it's content of the horned beast. The Devil can not hurt you or breath on you in your dreams. Dreaming is a protective state. Don't worry. You are safe. The beast cannot hurt you. 2) the white flashes/floaters are an inflammation of the optic nerve(colors of blue/white/red) and even possibly your retina in your eye. Sometimes both eyes do this. It is caused by anxiety, stress, loss of sleep. It goes away on it's own. Take Melatonin to help you sleep. It's a natural sleep aid sold in health food stores. Good Luck and feel better soon. Very Important: Do not go on dangerous or underage websites for any reason because those websites have scam artists gathering your information, and everything you download stays on your hard drive indefinably. You could be arrested and go to prison. Also NSA(National Security Agency) follows all internet and phone/cell phone activity.
2016-04-01 11:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read "The Screwtape Letters" by CS Lewis
2007-05-20 09:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
By posting misleading information on Yahoo Answers.
2007-05-20 09:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by Snorknjor! 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By placing anything in your mind that is not Scriptural ( ie. lust ,greed, drunkeness, envy, or any immorality) Anything he can do to take your mind off God. Satan is real and is prowling around like a lion.
2007-05-20 09:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by Big Daddy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Satan is nothing more than an excuse people use for not taking responsibility for their own actions.
2007-05-20 08:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by RU SRS? 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
only the weak in need of an opiate excuse are influanced by these things
2007-05-20 08:49:13 · answer #7 · answered by TimeWastersInc 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He tempts us to do evil or to sin
2007-05-20 08:49:36 · answer #8 · answered by Royce W 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He doesn't - except symbolically.
2007-05-20 08:50:12 · answer #9 · answered by Dylan H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he doesn't as he is not real. It is a cop out, christians blame him when they mess up
2007-05-20 08:49:15 · answer #10 · answered by Jason Bourne 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋