Is demon possession a myth that came to us from the Middle Ages, or reality? Having a medical education, I never believed in demons inhabiting the human body, because... I knew that there was a scientific explanation for this paradox, and it was often associated with the presence of mental disorders. But, while doing an internship at a psychoneurological dispensary, I had the opportunity to encounter a possessed person, the signs of such a phenomenon are noticeably different from the symptoms of a psychological illness. In this article for us, I will tell you how to recognize an obsessed person and protect yourself from a similar fate.
The main signs of demon possession
Almost all religions have such concepts as “possession” or “possession,” which define the state of a person in which he is subordinate to one or more otherworldly entities. Usually, they are demons, devils or spirits. They parasitize the human body, causing physical and mental harm. Obsessed people behave inappropriately and sometimes quite surprisingly, which often resembles a mental disorder.
According to representatives of the clergy, demonic possession is a terrible reality, and not medieval fiction. There are many possessed people around, but since the evil spirit does not want to be seen, it skillfully hides in the body of its own victim. The clergy say that the demon in a person can be recognized by his eyes. His cool and sensitive gaze makes you feel uncomfortable.
People who are possessed by a demon cannot tolerate anything connected with religion. They can have a broad outlook, have various hobbies, take into account other people's worldviews and treat others with awareness. But as soon as you start talking about God and what is connected with him, their face immediately changes, and not a trace remains of their courtesy and respect. The demon is unable to hide his presence when he hears something about his original enemy. In addition, they cannot be in the church or near the priest.
In addition to the above, demonic possession can be recognized by the following signs:
- brutal behavior, swearing;
- discussions in someone else's voice, often in a third person, also in an unknown language;
- epileptic seizures, convulsions;
- the person smells of sulfur;
- capabilities for telekinesis, levitation, mind reading;
- thoughts of murder or suicide;
- lack of compassion, pity and shame.
Possession by unclean spirits, demons and demons
The Bible speaks several times about being possessed by demons, spirits, or devils. This is a completely biblical thing. Jesus certainly believed this. He cast demons out of a man named Legion (Mark 5:1-20). He cast out a demon from a boy when His disciples were unable to do so (Gospel of Luke 9:37-45).
The very next day, when they came down from the mountain, many people met Him. Suddenly one of the people exclaimed: Teacher! I beg You to look at my son, he is the only one with me: the spirit seizes him, and he suddenly screams, and torments him, so that he emits foam; and forcibly retreats from him, having exhausted him. I asked Your disciples to drive him out, but they could not.
Jesus answered and said: O faithless and perverse generation! How long will I be with you and endure you? bring your son here. While he was still walking, the demon overthrew him and began to beat him; but Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him to his father. And everyone was amazed at the greatness of God. When everyone marveled at everything that Jesus did, He said to His disciples: Put these words in your ears: The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. But they did not understand this word, and it was hidden from them, so that they did not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about this word. (Luke 9:37-45)
There are many other examples where the Bible talks about possession. Some say that these are not real cases of demonic possession, but just symbolic stories. Others say Jesus meant something else when he spoke of demons. But it doesn't work. In the Gospels, Jesus speaks to demons and they respond to Him. No, these demons and demons are real and they are real evil! Paul speaks of demons as “the works of darkness” (Ephesians 5:11). Daniel describes the evil angels. These are not symbolic stories, this is all real. They are real.
Would a loving God allow demons to exist and negatively impact the people He loves? The answer is definitely YES. I believe that demons, Satan, angels or other beings decided to rebel against God. God, out of His love, gives us freedom of choice. And again, in relation to the Bible, angels also have a kind of freedom of choice. Satan and demons try to influence us. This is a biblical picture. And again, in relation to the Bible, one of the ways they operate is by "possession", they "possess" people. It's hard for us to understand what exactly this means, but it's definitely a bad thing for us. This does not deny God's love for us, on the contrary, it proves His love for us and shows His power.
Dependencies and addictions of possessed people
Demons in people often reveal themselves as suffering from addictions and various addictions, which include:
- Fornication, unquenchable passion and adultery. According to the church, sexual affairs outside of marriage are unacceptable, and it is believed that dark forces push people to do this. Possessed persons behave in a dissolute and lustful manner. They are not able to restrain their desire for the opposite sex, and from time to time for representatives of their own sex, so they often change sexual partners. While married, such people cheat on their spouses.
- Having bad habits. Possessed people are often drunkards or drug addicts. The demon residing in the human body forces him to use alcohol and drugs in order to speed up the process of personality destruction, and to conquer not only his body, but also his mind. Being in an altered state, possessed people behave harshly and inappropriately, and after sobering up they do not remember anything.
- Gluttony or gluttony. An insatiable appetite and constant thoughts about food may indicate the presence of a demon in a person. Any meal by such individuals looks like an amazing feast for a company of 3 people. In addition, they chew something constantly and everywhere - at home, at work, in transport, on the street or at a party.
- Envy. The successes of others motivate an ordinary person to improve himself and achieve his own heights. While possessed people, looking at the triumph and happiness of other people, begin to harm them in every possible way. The feeling of envy completely consumes them and forces them to do unimaginable things.
What is demon possession and how to protect yourself from being possessed by a demon?
Possession - a myth that came to us from the Middle Ages, or reality?
Having a medical education, I never believed in demons inhabiting the human body, because... I knew that there was a scientific explanation for this phenomenon, and it was often associated with the presence of mental disorders. But while doing an internship at a psychoneurological dispensary, I happened to encounter a possessed person, the signs of such a phenomenon are noticeably different from the symptoms of mental illness. In this article I will tell you how to recognize an obsessed person and protect yourself from a similar fate.
The main signs of demon possession
In many religions, there are concepts such as “possession” or “possession,” which define the state of a person in which he is subordinate to one or more otherworldly entities. As a rule, they are demons, demons or spirits. They parasitize the human body, causing physical and mental harm. Obsessed people behave inappropriately and sometimes very strangely, which often resembles a mental disorder.
According to representatives of the clergy, demonic possession is a harsh reality, and not medieval fiction. There are a lot of possessed people around, but since the evil spirit does not want to be noticed, it skillfully hides in the body of its victim. The clergy claim that a demon in a person can be recognized by his eyes. His cold and penetrating gaze makes you feel uneasy.
People who are possessed by a demon cannot tolerate anything related to religion. They may have a broad outlook, have different hobbies, take into account other people's opinions and treat others with understanding. But as soon as you start talking about God and what is connected with him, their face immediately changes, and not a trace remains of their courtesy and respect. The demon is unable to hide his presence when he hears something about his eternal enemy. In addition, they cannot be in church or near a priest.
In addition to the above, demonic possession can be recognized by the following signs:
- aggressive behavior, swearing;
- conversations in someone else's voice, often in a third person, as well as in an unknown language;
- epileptic seizures, convulsions;
- the person smells of sulfur;
- abilities of telekinesis, levitation, mind reading;
- thoughts of murder or suicide;
- lack of sympathy, pity and shame.
Dependencies and addictions of possessed people
Demons in people often reveal themselves as unhealthy addictions and various addictions, which include:
- Fornication, unquenchable passion and adultery. According to the church, sexual relations outside of marriage are unacceptable, and it is believed that dark forces push people into this. Possessed persons behave in a dissolute and lustful manner. They are unable to restrain their attraction to the opposite sex, and sometimes to members of the same sex, so they often change sexual partners. While married, such people cheat on their spouses.
- Having bad habits. Possessed people are often alcoholics or drug addicts. The demon residing in a person’s body forces him to drink alcohol and drugs in order to speed up the process of personality destruction, and to conquer not only his body, but also his mind. Being in an altered state, possessed people behave aggressively and inappropriately, and after sobering up they do not remember anything.
- Gluttony or gluttony. An insatiable appetite and constant thoughts about food may indicate the presence of a demon in a person. Every meal of such individuals looks like a grand feast for a company of 3 people. In addition, they always and everywhere chew something - at home, at work, in transport, on the street or at a party.
- Envy. Other people's successes motivate a normal person to improve himself and achieve his own heights. While possessed people, looking at the triumph and happiness of other people, begin to harm them in every possible way. The feeling of envy completely consumes them and forces them to do unthinkable things.
Possession or mental disorders?
Despite the fact that the signs of demon possession and mental disorders have some similarities, it is quite possible to distinguish a possessed person from a sick person. A person in whose body a demon lives behaves aggressively towards others. Of course, some mental disorders can also manifest themselves in this way, so we should take into account those cases where a person constantly behaves maliciously, regardless of the situation.
To distinguish mentally ill people from those possessed by demons, you can carry out a number of special checks, thanks to which evil spirits will certainly manifest themselves:
- talk about religion or start praying;
- place an icon in front of a person or light incense;
- add holy water to the drink and give it to the supposedly possessed person to drink.
There is another simple, but at the same time effective, way to identify demons, but it should be used in conjunction with other methods to exclude accidents. Place 2 glasses in front of the person, one of which will contain ordinary water, and the other will contain holy water. Demons will immediately sense danger, and under no circumstances will they reach for a glass of blessed water.
Despite the fact that clergy believe in demon possession, they argue that today most of the supposedly possessed people are actually mentally ill. And some individuals even pretend to be possessed in order to attract the attention of others.
Characteristic diseases
Demonic entities can manifest themselves not only in aggressive human behavior, but also in the form of physical ailments:
- general weakness;
- fast fatiguability;
- convulsions and seizures;
- headache;
- causeless nausea;
- excessive thinness or obesity;
- tremor of the limbs;
- fever or low body temperature;
- mummification of body parts.
Of course, you should not take all alarming symptoms as demonic possession; you must first consult a doctor to identify the cause of your poor health. If the presence of any disease is not confirmed, then, most likely, a demon has taken possession of the person and is trying in every possible way to harm his health.
The clergy also talk about cases when a demon takes over the mind of a parent and in every possible way convinces him of the child’s possession. As a result, instead of going to the hospital, they try in every possible way to expel the unclean from their child, which often leads to his death. As a rule, such people categorically refuse traditional medicine, arguing that they have a huge distrust of it.
How to protect yourself from demons
According to priests, people endanger themselves when they begin to lead an incorrect lifestyle. A demon can enter a person along with sin, for example, alcohol, drugs, adultery, cynicism, murder. Sinners do not have a strong guardian angel, and they are also deprived of God's grace, so it is not difficult for demonic entities to subjugate his body and mind.
To protect yourself from evil spirits, you need to adhere to Christian morality, follow the biblical commandments, regularly attend church, take communion, confess your sins, read prayers, and fast. Demons are afraid to approach believers, because... he is under the protection of God. Moreover, it is never too late to start living a righteous life and overcome your addictions before the demon tries to take over you.
Possession or psychological differences?
Despite the fact that the signs of demon possession and psychological disorders have some similarities, it is completely possible to distinguish a possessed person from a sick one. A person in whose body a demon lives behaves harshly towards others. Naturally, certain mental disorders can also manifest themselves in a similar way, therefore, one should take into account those cases when a person constantly behaves maliciously, regardless of the situation.
To distinguish mentally ill people from those possessed by demons, you can carry out a number of special checks, thanks to which evil spirits will definitely manifest themselves:
There is another common, but at the same time effective, method of identifying demons, but it should be used in conjunction with other methods to eliminate accidents. Place 2 glasses in front of the person, one of which will contain ordinary water, and the other will contain holy water. Demons will immediately sense danger, and under no circumstances will they reach for a glass of blessed water.
Despite the fact that the clergy believe in demon possession, they say that now most of the supposedly possessed people are essentially mentally unhealthy. And some individuals even pretend to be possessed in order to attract the attention of others.
What to do if a person is possessed by demons?
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At the first signs of insanity, you should immediately consult a medical specialist. An ignorant person has no right to make a diagnosis or make a conclusion about the patient’s condition. Sometimes it happens that a person possessed by demons just imitates a similar state, wanting to show his troubles and problems to others. It's quite difficult to figure this out.
If treatment does not help, or there are clearly signs of demon possession, which were mentioned above, then you should seek advice from the priest. Miracles of healing by casting out demons happen. They are accomplished both through the pious prayer of Orthodox believers and thanks to the skillful actions of priests. Classical literature provides many examples of such benefits. Just look at the descriptions of F. M. Dostoevsky in The Brothers Karamazov.
Despite the fact that Jesus Christ, who has absolutely irrevocable power in relation to evil spirits, endowed the apostles with many means of driving out demons, this must be done with great caution and not for everyone. The devil is infinitely cunning and insidious; he can easily destroy ignorant well-wishers.
In Orthodoxy, the rite of exorcism is a rare exception, performed with the special permission of the ruling bishop. The rite of “reporting” is applied to those whom evidence-based medicine is unable to help. It’s not for nothing that people from all over the world come for her to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra to Father Herman.
Related diseases
Demonic essences can manifest themselves not only in brutal human behavior, but also in the form of physical ailments:
- general weakness;
- rapid fatigue;
- convulsions and seizures;
- migraine;
- causeless nausea;
- excessive thinness or obesity;
- tremor of the limbs;
- fever or low body temperature;
- mummification of body parts.
Naturally, you should not mistake all alarming symptoms for demonic possession; you must first consult a doctor to identify the cause of the disgusting state of health. If the presence of any disease is not proven, then, most likely, a demon has taken possession of the person and is trying in every possible way to harm his health.
The clergy also talk about such options, when a demon takes possession of the parent’s mind and in every possible way convinces him of the child’s possession. Ultimately, instead of going to the clinic, they try in every possible way to drive away the unclean from their own child, which often leads to his death. Usually, such people categorically reject classical medicine, arguing for a great distrust of it.
How to protect yourself from demons
According to the priests, people endanger themselves when they begin to lead an incorrect lifestyle. A demon can enter a person together with sin, for example, alcohol, drugs, adultery, cynicism, murder. Sinners do not have a powerful guardian angel, and they are also deprived of God’s grace, therefore it is not difficult for demonic entities to subjugate his body and mind for themselves.
To protect yourself from evil spirits, you must adhere to Christian morality, follow the biblical commandments, often attend church, take communion, confess your sins, read prayers, and fast. Demons are afraid to approach believers, because... he is under the protection of God. Moreover, it is never too late to start leading a righteous life and overcome your addictions, before the demon tries to take possession of you.
Source: tayniymir.com
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