What if You Are Confronted by the Dark Side of the Spirit World?

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The Bible provides a guide to successfully countering any of Satan's deceptions. Below are several principles you should follow.

First, avoid participating in anything to do with the evil side of the spirit world (see Ephesians 5:11). Instead of harboring dark thoughts that can lead to being influenced by dark forces, the Bible clearly tells us to focus on the positive: "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things" (Philippians 4:8).

Respect the power of the dark world and don't play around with it. Avoid any type of séances, gothic rituals or such devices as Ouija boards, all of which can open portals to the evil world. At the same time, don't be afraid of the dark forces. Remember, God is still in charge and is far more powerful than any of these evil agents. The Bible tells us, "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4).

By drawing closer to God, you will move farther away from the world's evil sources. Through prayer, Bible study, meditation and occasional fasting, you will be greatly strengthened and will successfully resist Satan's temptations. "Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:7-8).

If you ever feel there is a strange and evil presence around you, the Bible gives advice based on the confrontation between the archangel Michael and Satan. "Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!'" (Jude 9). So, if you do rebuke a spirit, don't do it in your name, but always in God's name, providing you have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. That is the only authority evil spirits respect. Realize also that the spirit world is nothing to be trifled with (Acts 19:13-17). If you feel troubled by a spirit, you should seek counsel and advice from one of God's true ministers.

Another great source of spiritual strength is simply studying the Bible. Jesus Christ quoted the Bible numerous times to successfully counter the wiles of the devil (Matthew 4:3-10). There are many scriptural passages that provide comfort and courage when one is facing dark spiritual forces, especially in the book of Psalms—particularly Psalms 23, 27, 34, 37 and 91. GN

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  • Deanne
    mickib, Please don't panic or show fear in their presence. You need to pray for God's protection. This happened to me before I was baptized. I assume you are having paranormal things happen such as noises as loud as jet engines and/or possibly things moving about or even an appearance in visual form and so forth. If you are baptized you need to ask God for repentance which means forgiveness for whatever the sins are. Think about what you have been doing prior to their bothering you. Ask God to tell you. Get on your knees and tell God you need to know because you can't live like this. He will tell you by making you aware with knowledge and you will wonder why you had not thought about those things before. Fast without food and water for 24 hours to show God you are serious about following Him and not the dark side. This will be 100% effective if you have Gods spirit with you via baptism. Are you a baptized member who has had hands laid on them? If you are unbaptised like I was what worked for me was praying with total seriousness from Matthew 6:9-13 it took 3 times (while being terrorised) before they left. I was involved with mediums. Never again! God will help you.
  • mickib
    Hi,I am presently dealing with an evil spirits in my home. I am terrified. I love God so much, but i don't know what to do but pray,they still will not leave. Can someone help meI have never experienced this before. Now i know that they are real.
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