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Temptation is more dangerous to the soul than demonic possession, exorcist says
Christian Post ^
| Dec 2019
| Brandon Showalter
Posted on 12/31/2019 1:55:23 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
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. Its not as spectacular as possession, but its far more dangerous [to the soul], he added.
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TOPICS: Theology
KEYWORDS: exorcism; exorcist; temptation
To: CondoleezzaProtege
The most common manifestation of the demonic is temptation, which is much more significant than possession, Dermine said.
Satan will tempt. God will test. But they may look the same to us..................................
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posted on
12/31/2019 1:57:49 PM PST
by
PeterPrinciple
(Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
To: PeterPrinciple
God will test.
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.
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posted on
12/31/2019 2:04:40 PM PST
by
PeterPrinciple
(Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
To: PeterPrinciple
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.
To: CondoleezzaProtege
Don’t listen to the man behind the curtain.
To: CondoleezzaProtege
What if someone is not possessed by a demon but is in fact an actual demon from the lowest bowels of hell?
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posted on
12/31/2019 2:20:32 PM PST
by
GrandJediMasterYoda
(Out of the depths of leftist hell, I cry to you oh lord!)
To: CondoleezzaProtege
"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 onethe gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts." ~ CS Lewis, "Screwtape Letters
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posted on
12/31/2019 2:25:21 PM PST
by
Joe 6-pack
(Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
To: CondoleezzaProtege
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.
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posted on
12/31/2019 2:39:34 PM PST
by
Savage Beast
(Trump's success means their failure. They would rather destroy America than see him succeed.)
To: Savage Beast
<>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?
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posted on
12/31/2019 3:01:49 PM PST
by
Jacquerie
(ArticleVBlog.com)
To: CondoleezzaProtege
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posted on
12/31/2019 3:29:01 PM PST
by
SaxxonWoods
(Epstein (Mr. T hree Orgasms required daily) did a David Carradine.)
To: antidemoncrat
Dont listen to the man behind the curtainLol!
I have a pair of red glittery shoes...JUST like the ones in the movie. I LOVE'EM.
To: kaehurowing
God doesnt 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?
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posted on
12/31/2019 3:56:55 PM PST
by
Old Yeller
(Auto-correct has become my worst enema.)
To: Old Yeller
mazin aint it? Sounds like one of em, you know, mysteries!
To: Jacquerie
I have yielded to both temptation and sin but have always been guided, forgiven, and redeemed.
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posted on
12/31/2019 5:30:53 PM PST
by
Savage Beast
(Trump's success means their failure. They would rather destroy America than see him succeed.)
To: CondoleezzaProtege
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posted on
12/31/2019 7:33:21 PM PST
by
Glad2bnuts
(“If there are no absolutes by which to judge society, then society is absolute.” Francis Schaeffer)
To: Old Yeller
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.
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posted on
12/31/2019 7:40:37 PM PST
by
Glad2bnuts
(“If there are no absolutes by which to judge society, then society is absolute.” Francis Schaeffer)
To: CondoleezzaProtege
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.
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posted on
01/01/2020 3:22:48 AM PST
by
trebb
(Don't howl about illegal leeches, or Trump in general, while not donating to FR - it's hypocritical.)
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