A Christian cannot be “demon-possessed“. First Corinthians 6:20 and 7:23 both say,
You were bought at a price.
All Christians, even disobedient ones, belong to God, not to Satan. Possession indicates ownership or total control, and if God bought you, he owns you.
It is possible, however, for a Christian to be oppressed by the devil or his demons, and for a lack of a better word, they can become “demonized”. That means demons have the potential for exerting influence in the lives of the people they are oppressing.
When the word demonized is used, it means that Satan, through his demons, can exercise direct partial control in an area or areas of a Christian’s life. The spirit of the believer is sealed by the Holy Spirit (2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13, 4:30), but the body and soul, if spiritual armor isn’t maintained with diligence, could potentially allow for Satan to get a foothold in those areas of a believer’s life (Eph. 4:27 NIV).
This partial control can be likened to hooks that demons can yank on at any opportune time, to cause us to stumble and fall, or ruin our witness. These hooks can be things like:
- Addictions
- Lust
- Anger
- Rage
- Jealousy
- Selfishness
- Greed
Satan is content controlling these and other areas of our lives—which prevents us from fulfilling our destiny. And these hooks can be compared to a fishhook, which can cause a lot of damage if not removed properly. Improper removal can cause serious pain and injury, resulting in scars. Satan’s hooks are no different.
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