THINK ABOUT THIS... Demonic Nature

by Guy C LaMar, https://www.youtube.com/@ticcog

God’s living word contains several passages where demons refer to themselves using plural pronouns such as “we,” “us,” “them,” and “they.” And these instances provide some insight into demonic nature and their behavior.

The most explicit example within God’s living word concerning demons using plural and self-referencing is the Gadarene demoniac. 

“Then He [our Lord Jesus] asked him, ‘What is your name?’ And he answered, saying, ‘My name is Legion; for WE are many.’ 10) Also he begged Him earnestly that He would not send THEM out of the country.” – Mark 5:9-10. 

The Apostle Luke provides us a parallel account ──

“Jesus asked him, saying, ‘What is your name?’ And he said, ‘Legion,’ because MANY demons had entered him. 31) And THEY begged Him that He would not command THEM to go out into the abyss.” – Luke 8:30-31.

Interestingly, the demon spoke both in the singular (“My name is Legion”) and then uses plural pronouns (“we are many”), indicating as the Apostle Paul wrote, “because many demons had entered him.” So, multiple demons can enter into a person while one speaks collectively. 

Continuing ──

“So all the demons begged Him, saying, ‘Send us to the swine, that we may enter them.’” – Mark 5:12.

The Apostle Matthew also recorded this interaction ── 

“So the demons begged Him, saying, ‘If you cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of swine.’” – Matthew 8:31.

Now, regarding swine. We are told in the Book of Leviticus chapter 11 that swine (and swine is a broader term that refers to all members of the pig species) is not allowed to be consumed by human beings ── 

“and the swine, though it divides the hoof, having cloven hooves, yet does not chew the cud, IS UNCLEAN TO YOU. 8) Their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses [the dead carcasses] you shall not touch. They are unclean to you.” – Leviticus 11:7 8.

The copy of this law of the LORD God is recorded for us in the Book of Deuteronomy ── 

“Also the swine IS UNCLEAN FOR YOU, because it has cloven hooves, yet does not chew the cud; you shall not eat their flesh or tough their dead carcasses.” – Deuteronomy 14:8. 

The Lord GOD declares to us through His Prophet Isaiah: concerning what happens to those that are consuming swine and other abominable things during the Day of the Lord! ── 

“’ Those who sanctify themselves and purify themselves, To go to the gardens [indicating temptations and gross indulgence] After an idol in the midst, Eating swine’s flesh and the abomination and the [rodent], Shall be consumed together,’ says the [Eternal One].” – Isaiah 66:17.

These demons suddenly crying out to the glorious Son of God, “’ What have WE to do with You, JESUS, You Son of God? Have You come here to torment us BEFORE THE TIME?’” – Matthew 8:29.

They knew just who He was, and that He was and is the living Son of God! The Apostle James, a very brother to our Savior also states this very thing ──

“You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe ── and tremble!” – James 2:19. 

God’s living word tells us clearly that Satan the Devil and his demons are rulers of this world ──

“in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience.” – Ephesians 2:2.

“But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4) whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the lory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” – 2 Corinthians 4:3-4. 

The Apostle Paul ── divinely inspired by the Spirit of God ── explains who we, as true Christians, are at war with ──

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” – Ephesians 6:12. 

Notice that the Apostle John understood and acknowledges that the whole world ── this present evil age ── is under the control of the evil one. Satan the Devil. (1 John 5:19). And we are commanded to come out of this world and be separate. As God has said ── 

“Therefore ‘Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.’” – 2 Corinthians 6:17.

We also should not conform any longer to this present evil age ── 

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” – Romans 12:2. 

“DO NOT LOVE THE WORLD or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16) For all that is in the world ── the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life ── is not of the Father but is of the world. 17) And the world [this present evil age] is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever [for all eternity].” – 1 John 2:15-17.

All of these Scriptures show us that Satan the Devil and his demons are ruling this present evil age. Our Lord Jesus Christ’s apostles recorded for us these encounters to reveal an organized kingdom of demons, a collective nature of demonic forces operating under a spiritual authority known as “the evil one” – Satan the Devil – who spiritually influences this world. 

What demonic influenced groups around the world fall into this singular, yet plural narrative? 

A few ── al-Qaida, Cartel de los Soles, Antifa, Los Lobos, Tren de Aragua, ISIS, and the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGBTIA). 

They are servants of Satan the Devil ── either knowingly or unknowingly. 

Sadly, in our modern wicked and perversely twisted societies of evil, people have begun to accept that which is evil as good. Homosexuality, bisexuality, transgenderism, and whatever intersex is ── are now being accepted as “normal” and an acceptable lifestyle choice. Even though the Creator of all life, in His living word, says just the opposite! That those who do such things are deserving of death (speaking of eternal death).

The very destruction of the ancient cities of Sodom, Gomorrah, and the other cities of the plains was primarily because of their abominable “lifestyle choices.” The Apostle Peter warning ──

“and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them AN EXAMPLE to those who afterward would live ungodly; 7) and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by THE FILTHY CONDUCT OF THE WICKED.” – 2 Peter 2:6-7.

The LORD God has warned us ── 

“’ You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. IT IS AN ABOMINATION.’” – Leviticus 18:22.

“’ If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. …’” and the grave punishment by the LORD God at that time, and we are told that God does not change (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8) “ …’They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them.’” – Leviticus 20:13.

We are not to enable or approve of this filthy conduct of the wicked! Here are some Scriptures teaching us this ── 

“who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that THOSE WHO PRACTICE SUCH THINGS are deserving of death [eternal death], not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.” – Romans 1:32. 

“And have NO FELLOWSHIP with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.” – Ephesians 5:11.

“If ANYONE comes to you and does not bring this doctrine [the very doctrine that our Lord Jesus brought from Father God], do not receive him INTO YOUR HOUSE NOR GREET HIM; 11) for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.” – 2 John 10-11.

We are to warn this word that is accepting the filthy conduct of the wicked and those who practice such abominations unto the LORD God ── Ezekiel 3:18-19. 

Sadly, our societies are embracing evil as good. And that which was once considered “good” is now considered as “bad” ── Isaiah 5:20-21. 

Computer search engines will promote and defend the evil of this present age. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is also programmed to be in favor of the evil of the LBGTQIA+ agenda! Apparently, AI will not allow college students to write a thesis against this abominable lifestyle. AI is programmed with a liberal narrative which is pro-homosexual.

“He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.” – Proverbs 17:15. 

“’You have wearied the LORD with your words; Yet you say, 

‘In what way have we wearied Him?’ 

In that you say, ‘Everyone who does evil Is good in the sight of the LORD, And He delights in them,’ Or, ‘Where is the God of justice’” – Malachi 2:17.

The Apostle Paul ── writing to Timothy ── warns us that toward the end of this present evil age the wickedness of man will be great in the earth, just as our Lord Jesus has warned us, “and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart [will be] only evil continually” – Genesis 6:5; see also Matthew 24:37-39 ── 

“But know this, that IN THE LAST DAYS perilous times will come: 

2) For men [mankind] will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3) unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good; 4) traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5) having a form of godliness but denying its power.

And from such people turn away!” – 2 Timothy 3:1-5. 

“’Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed; Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore [without national or personal repentance and a complete change of heart and mind] they shall fall among those who fall; At the time I punish them [the terrible and dreadful Day of the Lord], They shall be cast down,’ Says the LORD.” – Jeremiah 6:15. 

These Scriptures show us that this world is completely reversing itself in its ignorance and lack of knowing, and in understanding God’s living word, to immoral standards. Showing us that our societies are turning themselves over completely to evil ── to Satan the Devil, the “god of this present age,” and to his rulership and great authority. 

Woe to those who embrace evil as good. 

May the kingdom of God come soon! □                     

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