Posted on 10/21/2021 7:08:17 PM PDT by algore
Spiritual Destroyers oppress those of faith or corrupts said faith in order to enforce only the most base and negative of its laws; they are often considered demonic, heretical or fanatical but can be of any origin or purpose.
Many regimes in history oppressed certain faiths and tales of individuals who delighted in torturing those who did not relent their faith were common.
It was also equally common to find tales of wicked or corrupt individuals within faiths who willingly used their power and influence to make life miserable not just for the so-called “heathens” but also for many practitioners of their own faith.
Satan, and his minions are demonic beings who are opponents of the faith and corrupters of practitioners.
If an oppressor is a political figure who believes that complete authoritarian control over a state is the only way to keep society in line, they are likely a Totalitarian.
These kinds of oppressors are often powerful and extremely dominating figures who control most facets of public and private life, stamping out any kind opposition to their regime.
Oppressors are never the good guys — they are the bad guys, and they are evil controllers.
They need to be exposed no matter what political party they are in — if you can identify the oppressor then you know your enemy — if he or she wishes to create a government based on coercion, gaslighting and blackmail — this needs to be recognized for the veil it is.
Bureaucrats signing over millions of lives with the flick of a pen. Presidents flattening whole cities with the push of a button. Politicians and civil servants chatting over coffee, as they start a war that lasts ten years.
Mandates that take away the lively hoods of people — rules and mandates that keep people apart, criminalizing them for wanting to be human and challenging those with faith and mocking them because they are not completely on board with their political gerrymandering in scientific matters.
You cannot pretend that it doesn’t exist –because this is what the devil does.
I appreciate that he prints his monologues and I read them sometimes
Back in the ‘90s Bob Larson
was on TBN casting out demons left and right.
A feisty Redhead Guy.
He still around?
Yes.
But now he’s bald and dresses like a Roman Catholic priest.
The overall impression is PT Barnum crossed with Anton LaVey.
Seriously sold out for money. Makes a joke of deliverance.
So That’s what the
Devil did with ol’ Bob.
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At least he ain’t
A Toad!
He appeals to those who like addressing the dark side. Which in reality is not ours to do...rather that Jesus takes care of for us. We may recognize evils tactics and the trail it leaves but we’re called to uplift the Savior in all things.
Wrong. Here is what the Bible says:
Mark 16. Pay attention to verses 17-18.
“14 ¶ Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
19 ¶ So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
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Your scripture reference has many times been disputed over the decades ....but that aside....
....One has to remember Jesus and Paul foretold that the reign of Antichrist would be full of lying signs, (Matthew 24:24;)..(2nd Thess.2:9)......
So how do you tell the difference????...What test do you use to qualify these as from God??? How do you tell the counterfeit????
Further not everyone was given these even at that time....specific to the Apostles when the Gospel was first introduced for there were many unbelievers.
Additionally we are told “Signs” are for unbelievers.
Perhaps we may come to agreement upon the point regarding whether or not the Lord Jesus Christ desires Christians to cast out evil spirits. If acceptable, we may consider the Biblical evidence on this?
1) “Your scripture reference has many times been disputed over the decades “.
Please, to which verse(s) do you refer? Mark 16, Verse 14,15,16,17,18,19,or 20?
“14 ¶ Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
19 ¶ So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
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Norski
Having had several debates here on FR with this issue I’m not going to re-play it. I do not believe even a little the “practice” of engaging demons is meant for believers today...and we’ll leave it at that. Unfortunately you don’t answer the questions I asked....rather you continue to address what you want to be seen.
Let us define your questions.
You wrote:
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Your scripture reference has many times been disputed over the decades ....but that aside....
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....One has to remember Jesus and Paul foretold that the reign of Antichrist would be full of lying signs, (Matthew 24:24;)..(2nd Thess.2:9)......
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Matthew 24:24:” 24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
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Not sure how you connected this with verse to the biblical imperative of casting out evil spirits (aka devils) from Christian believers.
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