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Demons and electronics.
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JesusIsAll
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When Jesus cast out the demon it was from a possessed man - not an electrical appliance lol!
I see no reason for an electrical appliance to be possessed by any spirit as it would have no worth to the spirit.
Also, imagine everyone running around casting out demons from radios, microwaves, fridges and tvs etc HAHHAHAHA!!!
That would be NUTS HA!
While true, it lacks some theological savoir faire to make such claims about appliances, I'd not give up on the concept as nuts quite yet. Just think how lucrative it could be to sell exorcism plans with new appliances, additional year, three, or even five year plans. You could present this to the Vatican and, chances are, earn a lot of future royalties. Run the right ads, I mean, I'd be horrified, to think of opening the microwave door and getting spewed by green vomit, just about the time the warranty expires.
I also in the power of prayer and laying hands on the sick.
James 5:14-15 "Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him."
I'm not sure if this applies to inanimate object, but God has provided me some very unusual solutions to problems. One of the strangest fixes that he provided me was a repair of a critical electrical system that would shut down after a few minutes. About five minutes into the job, I had an overwhelming urge to weld a post between the floor and the ceiling at a spot unrelated to the system. Everyone, including myself, thought I was crazy, but I did it. The system never shut down again. Read my first post for my secret of success.
Was it casting out demons or demon possession? I doubt it. Can I cast them out? Yes. Read Philippians 4:13.
James 5:14-15 "Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him."
I'm not sure if this applies to inanimate object, but God has provided me some very unusual solutions to problems. One of the strangest fixes that he provided me was a repair of a critical electrical system that would shut down after a few minutes. About five minutes into the job, I had an overwhelming urge to weld a post between the floor and the ceiling at a spot unrelated to the system. Everyone, including myself, thought I was crazy, but I did it. The system never shut down again. Read my first post for my secret of success.
Was it casting out demons or demon possession? I doubt it. Can I cast them out? Yes. Read Philippians 4:13.
Methinks Agricola has been watching the Gremlins movie marathon WAYYYYY too much!! lol seriously..
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jdbear
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You might be right. I must confess I do have a problem with attributing things to demon possession.
Amen! This whole thread is giving power to something which Jesus triumphed over when he rose from the dead!
"God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, [SUP]14 [/SUP]by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. [SUP]15 [/SUP]He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him." Col. 2:13b-15 ESV
Who said that demons possess appliances? Do you not think that demons can manipulate material items. Me thinks none of you are thinking. A certain one tried to destroy a Buddha statue by slamming it against concrete. Nothing doing until he said 'in the name of Jesus' and then slammed it. It shattered into a thousand pieces.
I'm totally amazed that few of you only have had experiences with the paranormal(demons).
I'm totally amazed that few of you only have had experiences with the paranormal(demons).
Matthew 8:26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
Deuteronomy 8:15 He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and waterless land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock.
Psalm 78:20 True, he struck the rock, and water gushed out, streams flowed abundantly, but can he also give us bread? Can he supply meat for his people?”
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The_highwayman
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If people have not encountered demonic hindrances/obstacles, then people might want to check their walk. The devil does not bother anyone that is not a threat to the powers of darkness..
The beast by the power of Satan has power to give life unto the IMAGE that it should be able to speak and cause the death of those who will not bow down....
Does this count?????
Does this count?????
One could also say that if people HAVE encountered demons, they might to check their walk.
Out of curiosity, how many followers of God/Jesus were possessed by demons in Scripture? (Legitimate question, but I think I know the answer.)
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The_highwayman
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There are countless examples in the Bible that show God's men and women were hindered and halted by the powers of darkness, when they chose to follow him. For you to dismiss this Bible truth so simply is not true wisdom.
The English definition of the word possession or possessed means: The condition of having or owning something
The Greek word for possession or possessed is daimonizomai which means: to be under the power of a demon.
I was quickly reading this thread through (a post here and there) I have made up my mind that I will not contribute beyond this one post because I've seen demons race across the floor and have heard my Lord's voice audibly once when I really needed it. I think it would be very wise for all professing Christians to be respectful of other professing Christians because NONE of us know it all concerning our adversary. Our adversary and his cohorts know technology better than any human. Where do you think Nimrod got his expertise?
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The_highwayman
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If you have to ask you need to study harder....and I am not stating they were possessed either, I said hindered and halted.
To my knowledge, there were none that were possessed.
To my knowledge, none were hindered and halted within themselves, and that affected themselves. They encountered others who were, but they themselves were not hindered or halted.
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