Chapter 11.8
Mental Illness
Histrionic
Personality Disorder - Pseudobulbar Affect - Gelastic Epilepsy
Depression
– Manic depression – Bipolar Disorder – Schizophrenia
Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder –
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Demon
Possession – Spirit of Infirmity
First Word
Mental Illness is still an emerging
science
considering that today over 25 percent of adults experience a diagnosable
mental illness as well as millions of children and teenagers. Most folks that have a mental illness, who
are suffering from depression and anxiety disorders and other common conditions
look just like our neighbors, they look like our friends sitting next to us in
church.
We as a nation see MEDICAL illness as normal in our
everyday life, but when it comes to MENTAL
illness
there is something about it that is different; something that often keeps us
from seeking the same level of professional help; in short that “something”
is STIGMA.
Because of STIGMA we respond differently to mental illness
than we do to medical afflictions. Most
tend to consider those afflicted as “Incapable” of contributing to our communities
and sometimes we distrust them around our family. We
relegate them to the fringe
of society, systematically blocking them or denying them the full access to opportunities and resources
that would normally be available like; housing, employment, healthcare and due
process.
As Believers we should be filled with compassion
for those suffering from mental illness as it is a PRISON OF THE MIND. The
discussion of mental illness deserves a genuine heart felt presentation that
brings to light an understanding of the multiplicity of mental disorders. Many times mental disorders are presented
with glib statements and
one shot remedies like
“YOU JUST
NEED TO HAVE MORE FAITH” or “GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER” or “GET HOLD OF YOURSELF”. As a layperson, I can observe a Medical
Condition and conclude a
professional should be consulted, but a Mental Condition often cannot be observed as
it has UNSEEN Chains of Infirmity.
I
believe Jesus was addressing Mental Illness when He said
“Come to me,
all of you who
are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you
rest; take my yoke upon you. Let me teach
you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest
for your souls.
A man said to Jesus; IF YOU WANT TO, you can make
me well and Jesus moved with compassion touched him and said, “I WANT TO”.
There were many Doctors during New
Testament times and there was never a rebuke from Jesus found in the scriptures
concerning doctors.[1] In fact Luke who was a Disciple was also a
Doctor.
Doctors give hope; Hope is good
medicine.
We should pray for wisdom for our doctors,
then pray over our medicine - Then take our medicine in thanksgiving.
Why do we treat Mental Disorders differently from
Medical issues? You certainly would seek
medical attention if you broke your arm; why would you not also seek out a doctor
for a mental disorder.[2]
Because mental disorders affect your logic and
thinking, you should seek a CHRISTIAN PROFESSIONAL who practices in this area.[3]
A co-worker who was having an affair “crashed” with deep depression and could not
function; so he consulted a physiatrist.
The doctor recommended that the quickest way TO GET MENTALLY AND
PHYSICALLY BETTER that he should GO AFTER HER and CONTINUE the affair.
GOOD
GRIEF…You deserve Biblical help.[4]
A
young man told Jesus that
He
could heal him IF HE WANTED TO
and
Jesus replied… I
WANT TO.
It is the WILL of God that you
are healed.
Mark
1:40-41 – It is the WILL of God that we are healed
40 IF YOU WANT
TO, you can make me well
41 and Jesus
moved with
compassion touched him and said,
I WANT TO LB
Faith & Wellness scales
Dr. Marytn Lloyd-Jones, a Medical
Doctor and a Pastor sharing from a Doctor’s point of view; says man is created
with a pair of “Wellness
Scales” build inside. Our
bodies have bad
cloistral and good
cloistral; we have germs and we have antibodies. When the scale tips to the sick side, the
good side seeks to balance the scales by producing the antibodies needed; this
is going on 24/7 and we have no clue.
Vaccinations are a tiny invasion of germs
that the body sees trying to tip the scales and this produces the needed
antibodies. Antibiotics do the same
thing, they tip the scales back. - Lots of things can tip the scales and cause
us to get sick. Accidents – germs – infections - stress –
fatigue – depression – hurt – guilt – fear – malnutrition – alcohol – tobacco -
drugs.
What you see and think also activates
the “Wellness
Center” to balance the scales.
If you believe you will get better, your mechanism works overtime to
balance the scales. If you think you
won’t, the mechanism just takes a break.
My friend Ginger, because of her prayers
of faith, beat cancer three times; bladder, abdomen and
mandible. I have another friend who got
cancer and ask people at church to pray that he would go ahead and die. He did. I can remember praying for a “brain dead”
friend to live… her family was in the next room praying she would go ahead and
die. She lived; is normal, got married
and has a family today. Unbelief and doubt can steal our health.
Our responsibility is to pray in FAITH the prayer of
life, for both the body, soul and mind. We are not responsible for the outcome of our
prayers; that is the work of the Holy Spirit.
So
here’s where we are: The man who
doesn’t believe he will receive spiritual healing and the man who does are both right. We walk by our FAITH, not by what we EXPERIENCE.[5]
IT’S IN THE BOOK
Paul was a
Nut Case
The Apostille Paul had what he
called a Thorn
in the Flesh; there has been much speculation as to what kind of physical
illness this was and I will throw
my two cents worth in the ring as well. In my Belief System, I believe Paul
had a mental
illness as he was tormented
daily by anything that distracted from the Gospel message. In my BS, I
think it is noteworthy to observe that the Book says
Paul’s TORMENTING SPIRIT WAS SENT BY SATAN, not by God.
The people made Paul’s “Spirit Filled
Life” all about him personally and not about God. Everywhere he went, there was talk about him
as a god;
"The gods
have come down to us in human form!"[6] Barnabas they called Zeus,
and Paul,
Hermes,
because he was the chief speaker.[7] When Paul saved
a number of men from a ship wreck; a poisonous snake bit him, and when it
didn’t kill him they
called him a god.[8]
A young girl who had the gift of seeing
the future would run before him shouting good things about him. The thought that his teaching were being put
on the same level as “Fortune Telling” tormented Paul.[9] When Paul made his defense, Festus said
with a loud voice, "Paul, you are beside yourself! Your much learning has driven you MAD!"
[10]
2 Corinthians 12:7 - Paul had a thorn in
the flesh from SATAN
7 Even though I have received such
wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given
a thorn in my
flesh, A MESSENGER FROM SATAN
to torment
me and keep me from becoming proud.
(NLT)
God’s Will
Mental
Illness is a Spirit of Infirmity;[11] The Book says sickness is identified as an oppression of Satan.[12] Luke,
one of the disciples and a doctor
said that sickness is a demonic curse. Sickness is a result of fallen sinful man;[13]
Jesus the Christ was sent to redeem us AND heal us from
the curse of
sickness, the two go hand in hand. Jesus says He only does the
things the Father has told Him to do.[14]
He healed
So it is the WILL of God’s that we be healed.[16]
IT’S IN THE BOOK
Depression
- Spirit of infirmity
There are invisible chains of infirmity that are not
physical. You can’t see them, but the
bondage is ever present. It can move
around your body exhibiting headaches, backaches, chest pains, upset stomach, nausea,
dizziness, sadness, depression, stress, fear, rage, paranoia and
even cause you to exhibit different personalities.
This suffering is not really a physical
sickness; so medical treatment gives minor relief, if any. I see this even in the church. A spirit of infirmity[17] attaching
itself outwardly hoping to gain
entrance though discouragement,
depression and loss of faith. For sure, it’s not God trying to teach
you something.
Depression is a state of
low mood with symptoms that may include being notably sad,
anxious, or empty; being hopeless,
helpless, dejected, or worthless and
may include senses of guilt, irritability and anger. Some express insomnia or excessive
sleeping, others vocalize general aches, pains, and digestive problems with fatigue and reduced energy.
A
troubling childhood can result in depression in adulthood; some
causes might include unequal parental treatment
of siblings or neglect, mental abuse or physical abuse, and
perhaps even sexual
abuse.
Depression among adolescents, is a leading
cause of increased risk of smoking, substance abuse and obesity as well as educational and
social impairments; it is one of the major causes of suicide. People who may have gender identity or sexual orientation are
MORE PRONE to
depression.
Having been an approachable Human Recourse Manager, it was common for LGBT
employees to share with me their troubling emotions of hopelessness, worthlessness and despair,
it was not uncommon for me to give medical aid where they had CUT
themselves to get what they called a “release”, plus it also got them the ATTENTION that they
inwardly craved.
Christians cannot be inwardly possessed; only messed
with. Demonic “attacks” will not succeed in the life of the
believer… it will eventually fail[18]…
It is God’s will that you are healed.[19]
Concerning Demonic Attacks; “Prayer”, the “Word” and “Faith” are the only remedy.
IT’S IN THE BOOK
Mental Disorders
Gelastic Epilepsy or Gelastic Seizure, is a rare type
of seizure that involves a sudden burst of energy that usually lasts for less
than a minute. It is usually in the form
of outburst of LAUGHING or CRYING. This
syndrome usually occurs for no obvious reason and is uncontrollable. It is normally caused by a brain tumor.
Pseudobulbar affect
PBA
or Emotional Incontinence is a type of emotional disturbance
characterized by sudden, frequent, extreme, uncontrollable emotional outbursts
of crying
and/or laughing. Patients may find themselves crying
uncontrollably at something that is only moderately sad, being unable to stop
themselves for several minutes.
While not profoundly disabling it can
significantly influence the individuals' social functions which may lead to severe
embarrassment so as to avoid social
interactions resulting in social
withdrawal. It can interfere with daily
activities and social and professional pursuits.
Bipolar disorder, previously
known as manic depression, is a mental disorder that causes
periods of depression and periods of elevated mood. Neither term appears in the Book, but there are
scriptures that we can apply to mental illness. This mental illness is characterized by severe
mood swings which go far beyond simply being just “HAPPY” or “SAD.”
The Happy mood can display
racing thoughts, forced speech, feelings of extreme euphoria, increased energy
and even risk-taking.
The Sad mood can include loss
of appetite, fatigue, lethargy, unable to concentrate, feelings of extreme
sadness, hopelessness, morbid thoughts and sometimes suicide.
The most severe type can even include
psychotic symptoms such as hearing voices or
hallucinations;
seeing things that are not there. Just
before my mother died of cancer, she would see rats running up the wall. As a teenager, it just made me laugh at her, until
my sister jerked me up by the arm and explained the seriousness of her
disorder.
We don’t really know what causes bipolar disorder
and there is no proof-positive test for the disorder. The best
professionals can do is to diagnose based on the kind of symptoms that are
displayed by the person which diagnosis is not without its own controversy.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are those that
have experienced traumatic events causing them to have anxiety, depression,
flashbacks, nightmares or intrusive memories when something terrible happens. Fear
triggers split-second changes in the body to help defend against danger, it
becomes a “Fight
or Flight” response.
OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is characterized
by obsessive thoughts that lead to compulsive behaviors. It is a mental disorder where
people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines
repeatedly. Their thoughts are anxiety-provoking, invasive and feel
uncontrollable, compelling the person to carry out certain behaviors that helps
them temporarily
relieve the anxiety.
Common activities
include
counting things, and checking to see if a door is locked. Both Anxiety Thoughts and
Compulsive
Routines interfere with daily
life to varying degrees. In the Book,
the word WORRY is
mentioned 36 times with the consistent warning to NOT worry… Worry
obstructs faith and the power of prayer and therefore is SIN. Christian
counseling, combined with medication
PLUS reading the Book
greatly helps, by recalling the truths of scripture.[20]
Schizophrenia is a mental
disorder that is often mistaken for what was once called split
personality or multiple
personality disorder. It is characterized most commonly by hearing voices that others do not; unclear or confused thinking,
hallucinations,
and abnormal social behavior, reduced social engagement, failure to
understand reality, disorganized thinking, lack of motivation and at
times, paranoia.
It is a debilitating affliction causing
disruption of the quality of life and the ability to function.
Some believe schizophrenia is spiritual warfare, as in DEMON POSSESSION. This comes
from accounts in the Bible where people’s symptoms MIRROR schizophrenia.
Daniel 4:33 – Nebuchadnezzar was insane
for seven years
33 Immediately what had been said
about Nebuchadnezzar
was fulfilled. He was driven away from people and ate grass like the ox. His body was
drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the
claws of a bird. (NIV2011)
Demon Possession
Can demon possession be the cause of
mental illness? In many cases, it is
possible for a person to have both a mental illness and spiritual issues. But before we jump into demons, note it is
believed that most prevalent psychiatric disorders may have more to do with Environmental
Stress, Psychological and Biological Vulnerability, or Social Deprivation rather than demonic attacks, however when medical
science does not address the human problems; we struggle to find an explanation
for these experiences.
Mental illness is multifactorial in which
social, psychological and physical and spiritual factors may all play a part
while demon
possession is primarily a spiritual problem. When science does not have a convincing
answer, we tend to look elsewhere and consider possible links to demonic activity.
Sometimes mental illness displays symptoms similar with the description of
demon possession as found in the Book.[21]
The Book records daily
encounters with demonic activity where Jesus gave His followers the authority
to cast out these demons;[22] that authority has NOT been
recalled!
Demons: A
distressing spirit;[23]
they can possess a person and alter their personality. Also known as an unclean spirit… you can be
possessed by more than one[24]…
they can render
you mute[25] as well as blind… they can cause epileptic seizures[26]…
throw you to the floor[27]… bruise you…
make your body rigid… foam at the mouth… cause you to grind your
teeth[28]… They can cause sickness… insanity… give you great strength for destruction... Before leaving a person they
try to do as much damage as possible hoping you will give up, lose FAITH and not receive
your healing.
The blood of Jesus Christ gave us authority over ALL of them.[29]
Demonic Characteristics: There is access
to hidden knowledge, the revelation of distant or hidden knowledge that you
cannot possibly know. Speaking in
foreign languages unknown to you (xenoglossy).
Drastic changes in vocal intonation and facial structure, the sudden
appearance of injuries such as scratches, bite marks or lesions,
and superhuman strength. Blasphemous rage, profanity, obscene hand
gestures and an aversion to Holy symbols.[30]
Today we don’t speak of DEMONS very much, but I see their activity in ISIS terrorism,
beheadings, bombings and drive by shootings, school shootings and suicide
bombers.
We are
reluctant to say demons and just say that they were not in their right mind.
A Christian
cannot be possessed by a demon. When you have the Holy Spirit within you, no
demon can enter. However, I must say that a Christian can have a demon hanging
on them causing oppression. IT’S IN THE BOOK
Demon Background
Demon
is from the Greek word daimon. In the KJV it is translated Devil; the Jewish traditional roots indicate that demons
were the forces
of darkness[31] and wickedness and their leader is Satan; the
names Devil
and Satan
are virtually synonymous.
The evil spirits
or demons that live today are the same spirits from the first earth age, moving
from person to person, killing, stealing and destroying as they go. They do not consist of matter or material body
or substance. They are without physical
existence in themselves, but they belong as property or a thing to Satan. They are invisible and operate above the laws
of nature and have supernatural intelligence and knowledge along with terrible
physical strength which they impart to those possessed.
A
demon spirit needs a moist place to find rest[32]
and attempts to take over humans as well as animals. They have a need to
possess a person’s mind and body to enable them to get around. A person can have more than one demon;[33] scripture
records that one man had a legion of demons (6,000).[34] They were sent into 2,000 pigs which promptly
committed suicide.[35]
Demons
in scripture
are called, unclean
spirits,[36] familiar spirits,
demons and devils. They are spiritual beings with
personalities, intelligence and strength. They rob you of your personality and your
mind; making you sick and deranged mentally.[37]
They cause defects, deformities
and suicidal
tendencies. IT’S IN THE
BOOK
Demon
Spirit Identification
Demonic Spirit Names or Types: Angel of Light,[38] Dragon,[39] Roaring Lion,[40] Blind Spirit,[41] Binding
Spirit,[42] Deaf and Dumb
Spirit,[43] Familiar
Spirit,[44] Foul Spirit,[45] Jealous
Spirit,[46] Lying Spirit,[47] Seducing
Spirit,[48] Spirit of
Infirmity,[49] Unclean Spirit[50] (used 22 times)
Christian have power and authority over all
demons,[51]
but they must know about it in order to exercise it. While Satan cannot read our minds, he is UNLIMITED in his deceptions
and lies.
The
Book says don’t believe
everything that you see or hear, but to “Test the Spirits”.[52]
Soul Body & Spirit
If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you have no
right to judge someone with mental issues,[53]
if you do, you are taking sides with the “Accuser of the Brethren” which is Satan.[54] Our job is to OBEY THE LAW, not to criticize others.
There
are three ways to look at Mental Illness; one of the three is the cause.[55]
SOUL -
Mental illness is psychobullcrapo. THERE'S
NO SUCH THING as mental illnesses it is just an excuse for SINFUL and DESTRUCTIVE behavior; the
cure is to repent of your bad behavior.
BODY -
Mental illness is a physiological disorder. The brain is a PHYSICAL ORGAN that can have chemical imbalances similar
to hypertension; high blood pressure. The cure is medicine, a good diet and
exercise.
SPIRIT - Mental illness is demonic in origin. The cure is to PRAY and seek
Biblical truths. [56]
You can open doors for demonic activity with things in your home like pornography, Ouija Boards, séances, tarot cards,
astrology, drug abuse and illegal drug paraphernalia, demonic music, false
religious materials like New Age crystals, the Watchtower Magazine and the Book
of Mormon.
PRAY and confess
these things as SIN; block certain
TV channels, and remove all cult material and objects from your home. Pray aloud, confessing specific
past sins then repent
and STOP
doing them, consider anointing the door posts of your home with olive oil;
anointing each room and closet of your home.
If need be, call the elders of your church to lay hands on you and anoint
you with oil.
The Take
Away
Un-forgiveness is a curse on our bodies; it takes a
toll on our health.[57] We can carry a grudge for many years and the
other person doesn’t even know it; but our body is eaten up. Un-forgiveness hinders our prayers to the Father and IS
A CURSE ON OUR BODY.[58]
Histrionic Personality Disorder HPD
is characterized by a pattern of
excessive attention-seeking emotions, usually beginning in early
adulthood, including an excessive need for APPROVAL. They
express strong emotions, thrive on ATTENTION and most of the
time find themselves in some kind of DRAMA. HPD
is diagnosed four times as often in Women.
There is a persistent MANIPULATIVE BEHAVIOR to achieve their
own needs. They are self-indulgence and are continuous longing for APPRECIATION. They are EASILY influenced by
others and blown about by ever wind of doctrine, embracing the next social
issue that draws attention to them.
Many exhibit sexually provocative behavior.
Some people may be guilty of MALINGERING (Faking or
Exaggerating their symptoms). Malingering is the fabricating of symptoms
of mental or physical disorders for a variety of reasons such as
financial compensation or avoiding church, school, work or military
service or to obtain drugs.
King
David pretended to be insane, scratching on doors and drooling down
his beard in order to save his life.[59]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is also faked
by malingerers; I have a friend who will not go to church because he says he’s
afraid the building will fall in on him; retail
outlets seem to pose no threat.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as Bipolar Disorder is sometimes embraced as a BADGE OF PRIDE, being used as
an EXCUSE for SINFUL ACTIONS or DESTRUCTIVE
BEHAVIOR. The comedian Flip Wilson’s hook line was “The Devil Made Me Do It”
Jesus saw a man in need of healing and asked the question; “Do you WANT to be healed?”[60] Perhaps already knowing what was really in the
man’s heart and mind. Some people like where they are, they love the ATTENTION. They don’t want to work, and EXPECT others to do things for them, to give
them money, food and clothes. Life is good right where they are. I often gave yard work to a Christian friend,
who is Mentally
Challenged. He told me that
his friends would not work because they could make a week’s pay in just a few
hours in the Wal-Mart parking lot just by asking for money.
The best cons ran on me was; “Sir, Would you buy my
socks so I can get some money to eat.” And I get this one often by
the same players at Walmart; “I was on the way home and ran out of gas, could you spare
a little change for just a gallon of gas”. Its
players like this that causes the “down and out”
and folks with “mental
illness” to be taken so lightly, not to mention the jokes coming out
from the entertainment industry.
I am not without compassion, I give EVERY MONTH to the
Salvation Army, Oliver Gospel Mission and Christ Central Columbia; all helping
the homeless locally. They provide
Food, Clothes, Shelter, Medical, plus Job Training and Benefit counseling and
they hear the
Word of God every day. They
wash their clothes, clean and medicate their feet, cut their toe nails and give
them new socks and shoes.
BUT
SOME FOLKS DON’T WANT TO BE HEALED.
God saw us before we were born and watched
us being formed in the womb and recorded every moment of our lives before they
ever happened, therefore God is not surprised by
our physical and mental afflictions,[61]
but uses our suffering to qualify us for ministry to others and to make us more like Him; with compassion.
If you are suffering from mental
illness
don't try to deal with it all on your own.
Find
other people to help you. Find safe places,
support groups like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) specifically created for loved ones of people
with mental illness.
Seek
Christian Professional counselors who can help you
make sense of your own suffering. Walking Biblically through mental illness
alongside someone else will give you confidence in your own spiritual health.
Pray
about your suffering asking God to help you understand his
truth about your situation.
Face
and seek answers to your spiritual questions, you are not the
first one to ask.[62]
Do
everything you can to maintain a healthy and strong body. Eat sensibly and exercise.
IT’S
IN THE BOOK
[2] Matthew 11:28-30 – If your mind is heavy, you can find rest in the Lord
[3] Proverbs 1:5 – True guidance comes from Christian Professionals
[4] 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – Christian Professionals know God’s Word. It corrects us
when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right
[5] 2 Corinthians 5:7 – We walk by our FAITH
not by our experience
[6] Acts 14:11 – They shouted
about Paul, "The gods have come down to us in
human form
[7] Acts 14:12 – They called Paul the god HERMES and Barnabas they called the god ZEUS
[8] Acts 28:5-6 – When Paul did not die, they
thought he was a god
[9] Acts 16:16-18 – Paul - Fortune telling girl proclaimed "These men are the servants of the Most High God; Spirit of divination,
[10] Acts 26:24 – Paul is deemed CRAZY a
nut case; your MUCH LEARNING IS DRIVING YOU MAD
[11] Luke 13:11-13 – There is a Spirit of Infirmity
[12] Acts 10:38 – Sickness is from Satan -- 1 John 3:8 – Jesus came to destroy the works of Satan
[13] Genesis 3:16-19 – Sickness was part of A CURSE on fallen man
[14] John 5:19 – God the Son
only did what He saw God the Father do
-- John 14:31 – Jesus did what the Father said to do
[15] John 5:30 – Jesus did the will of the Father -- Matthew
[16] Matthew 6:9-10 – Jesus
said, pray the Father’s Will to be done
[17] Luke
[18] Isaiah 54:17 – Demon
attacks will not succeed; they will fail
[19] Mark 1:40-41 – Jesus said
He wants us healed. You can heal me if
you want to; Jesus said to him, "I want to”
[20] John 17:17 – God’s Word is Truth, it will make you Holy
[21] Mark 3:22 – Teachers of the Law knew that sickness was from Satan THE PRINCE OF
DEMONS -- Mark 1:23-24 – Spirit of Evil
[22] Mark 16:17 – We will cast out demons in the
name of Jesus
[23] 1 Samuel 16:14 – Tormenting Spirit - DEPRESSION
[24] Luke 8:2 – Mary Magdalene had seven demonic spirits cast out of her
[25] Matthew 9:32-33 – The Mute Spirit was
cast out and he began to speak
[26] Matthew 17:15 – Evil Spirit of Epilepsy;
SEIZURES; falls
[27] Luke 9:39 – Evil Spirit of Epilepsy; CONVULSIONS foams at the
mouth, scream
[28] Mark 9:18 – Evil Spirit of Epilepsy; FOAMS AT THE
MOUTH, GRINDS HIS TEETH
[29] Matthew 10:8 – The
believer is authorized to cast out demons -- Mark
[31] Ephesians 6:12 - Demons are not flesh and blood; we fight against spiritual wickedness,
powers and rulers of the
darkness
[32] Matthew 12:43 – A demon
spirit needs a moist place to find rest
[33] Mark 16:9 – Many demons
can possess a person at a time
[34] Mark 5:8-9 – Perhaps
thousands of demons can possess a person
[35] Mark
[36] Revelation 16:13 – Demons
are known as unclean spirits
[37] Mark 5:9 – Many demons
can occupy a person; a legion -- Matthew
[38] 2 Corinthians
[39] Revelation 12:7 – Called a Dragon
[40] 1 Peter 5:8 – Called a Roaring Lion
[41] Matthew
[42] Luke
[43] Mark
[44] Leviticus
[45] Mark
[46] Numbers
[47] 1 Kings
[48] 1 Timothy 4:1 – Seducing spirit
[49] Luke
[50] Matthew
[51] Mark
[52] 1 John 4:1 – Do not
believe every spirit, but Test the Spirits
[53] James 4:11 – Don’t criticize and judge about Mental Illness
[54] Revelation 12:10 – Satan judges; he is the accuser of the Brethren
[55] 1 Thessalonians 5:23 – We are Spirit, Soul and Body
[56] 1 John 4:4 – The Holy Spirit is Greater than demonic spirits -- Hebrews
4:12 – The Word of God can separate the Soul & Spirit
[57] Matthew
[58] Acts 8:22-23 – Un-forgiveness and BITTERNESS in your hearts
is SIN
[59] 1 Samuel 21:12-13 – King David pretended to be mentally ill
[60] John 5:6 – Do you REALLY want to be healed
[61] Psalm 139:15-16 – Your afflictions are not a surprise to God; You watched me as I was
being formed, You saw me before I was born every day of my life was recorded in your book
[62] Ephesians 4:14 – Pray, Study the Word so
you will not be blown about by every wind of new teaching
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