Temptation is more dangerous to the soul than demonic possession, exorcist says

Christian Post ^ | Dec 2019 | Brandon Showalter

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Possession is not the "most common" or "dangerous" aspect of the demonic realm but temptation is, according to an exorcist ordained and trained by the Catholic Church.

When many consider demonic possession, images come to mind from films such as "The Exorcist" and other examples from popular culture. Yet, the greater way the devil works is through temptation to commit evil, said Father Francois Dermine, a priest who has been an exorcist for more than 25 years, in a recent interview with Catholic News Agency.

“The most common manifestation of the demonic is temptation, which is much more significant than possession,” Dermine said.

“We must not undervalue the significance of temptation. It’s not as spectacular as possession, but it’s far more dangerous [to the soul],” he added.

[PeterPrinciple]

“The most common manifestation of the demonic is temptation, which is much more significant than possession,” Dermine said.

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Satan will tempt. God will test. But they may look the same to us..................................

[PeterPrinciple]

God will test.

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Having said that, one has to go to the basics. What is the purpose of a test? The purpose of a test is to find out how much you know and teach you for the next test.

[kaehurowing]

God doesn’t know whether you are ready for more responsibility in your Christian life until you pass the test. If you flunk He will keep working on you until you pass.

[antidemoncrat]

Don’t listen to the man behind the curtain.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

What if someone is not possessed by a demon but is in fact an actual demon from the lowest bowels of hell?

[Joe 6-pack]

"It does not matter how small the sins are provided that their cumulative effect is to edge the man away from the Light and out into the Nothing. Murder is no better than cards if cards do the trick. Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one–the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts."

~ CS Lewis, "Screwtape Letters

[Savage Beast]

Gee I dunno...I've been tempted lots of times, but I've never been possessed by a demon.

Maybe it's because Jesus Christ has always been with me, and He took care of both problems.

[Jacquerie]

<>Maybe it’s because Jesus Christ has always been with me, and He took care of both problems.<>

Wow. So you resist all temptation and do not sin?

[SaxxonWoods]

Monsignor Obvious.

[cloudmountain]

Don’t listen to the man behind the curtain

Lol!
I have a pair of red glittery shoes...JUST like the ones in the movie. I LOVE'EM.

[Old Yeller]

God doesn’t know whether you are ready for more responsibility in your Christian life until you pass the test. If you flunk He will keep working on you

Really? The omniscient God doesn't know?

[stormhill]

‘mazin’ ain’t it? Sounds like one of ‘em, you know, mysteries!

[Savage Beast]

I have yielded to both temptation and sin but have always been guided, forgiven, and redeemed.

[Glad2bnuts]

bookmarked...later...

[Glad2bnuts]

If your child is a screw up, yet you put him in a position with a little more responsibility, you are testing him or her. You may know they will take the safety off of the internet and surf for porn, but you trust and hope then don’t disappoint you. Baby steps to trust and redemption is all it is for all of us.

[trebb]

Temptation is real in today’s world...I’m skeptical about demonic possession of innocents....it’s a handy concept for those who think they need a priest to commune with God or to be saved/redeemed.....and for those who want to be deemed indispensable to the process.