2007-09-24 16:35:10 · 5 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course! The Bible says that The devil is a formidable foe. He "walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone." (1 Peter 5:8) He is no vague principle of evil residing in our imperfect flesh. True, we do have a daily struggle against our own sinful inclinations. (Romans 7:18-20) But the real struggle is "against the world rulers of this darkness, against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places."-Ephesians 6:12.
"The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one"
How widespread is the Devil's influence? "The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one," says the apostle John. (1 John 5:19) Of course, we do not want to become obsessed with the Devil or allow superstitious fear of him to paralyze us. We are wise, though, to stay alert to his efforts to blind us to the truth and to break our integrity to God.-Job 2:3-5; 2 Corinthians 4:3, 4.
The devil does not always use brutal means to attack those who want to do God's will. At times, he makes himself seem like "an angel of light." The apostle Paul warned Christians of this danger when he wrote: "I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent seduced Eve by its cunning, your minds might be corrupted away from the sincerity and the chastity that are due the Christ."-2 Corinthians 11:3, 14.
We therefore need to 'keep our senses, be watchful, and take our stand against him, solid in the faith.' (1 Peter 5:8, 9; 2 Corinthians 2:11) Avoid playing into Satan's hands by dabbling in anything that is connected with the occult. (Deuteronomy 18:10-12) Be a good student of God's Word, remembering that Jesus Christ repeatedly referred to God's Word when he was tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10) Pray for God's spirit. Its fruitage can help you to avoid the works of the flesh, which Satan promotes so effectively. (Galatians 5:16-24) Also, pray earnestly to Jehovah when you feel under pressure in some way from the devil and his demons.-Philippians 4:6, 7.
There is no need to be in terror of the devil. Jehovah promises real protection against anything satan can do. (Psalm 91:1-4; Proverbs 18:10; James 4:7, 8) "Go on acquiring power in the Lord and in the mightiness of his strength," says the apostle Paul. Then you will "be able to stand firm against the machinations of the Devil."-Ephesians 6:10, 11.
2007-09-24 17:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by deeva4444 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,look at the President of are country.
2007-09-24 23:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of science, we now know the symptoms were caused by real diseases.
2007-09-24 23:38:53 · answer #3 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can. I don't beleive in demons, but spirits.
2007-09-24 23:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by Moonlit Hemlock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so if it can happen then why do the Vatican and other churches publicly deny it?
2007-09-25 01:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by pxyfox2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋