If someone tells you Christians cannot be influenced by demons, ask them why we have been given so many warnings about the possibility of it happening, if that were not the case. Here are just a few verses that show the potential demons have in exerting influence in the life of a Christian.

Demons Can Potentially Deceive Us

• Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons. –1 Tim. 4:1
• For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. –2 Cor. 11:14

Demons Can Potentially Bewitch Us

• O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified?  – Gal. 3:1

Demons Can Potentially Hinder Us

• Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but Satan hindered us. –1 Thess. 2:18

Demons Whisper in Our Ears (Voices in our mind—the mind is our soul. That means they can get into our souls)

• Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. –2 Cor. 10:5
• But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. —James 3:14-15

James very clearly states that a demon can gain tremendous influence in a Christian’s life by expressing itself through their soul—their mind. The evidence of this is overwhelming.

How often have we heard of church-splits? Can we not categorically say that in these sad episodes, that in the bitterness and envy that is displayed, that there is something demonic attached to it?

• The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. —1 Timothy 4:1

This verse very clearly shows that demons can gain access to a Christian’s soul—their mind. How often do we hear of previously orthodox pastors who have had a lie enter their soul, then they believed it, and began teaching it as if it was the truth? That is how almost every cult begins. A Christian gets deceived by a demonic voice in their soul (their mind), then they get others to follow them.

• Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. —1 John 4:1

If there wasn’t the potential for a Christian to embrace a demonic lie, which has entered into their soul, there would be no reason for such a warning in this verse.

Demons Can Potentially Trap Us

• Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. –1 Tim. 3:7
• But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. –1 Tim. 6:9

Demons Can Heighten and Intensify Normal Temptations

• But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. –James 1:14
• Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. –1 Peter 5:8
• That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless. –‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:5‬ ‭NLT‬‬
• The tempter came to him and said, If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread. –‭‭Matthew‬ ‭4:3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

This warning was given to Christians. Peter’s admonition shows that if we are not watchful, the devil can devour us. If it were not possible for “the tempter (Satan) to influence God’s people to sin, these verses have no meaning.

Demons Can Potentially Steal from, Kill and Destroy Us

• The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. –John 10:10

When we are deceived, and believe the lies, and succumb to fears, we get robbed, and our lives are destroyed.

Demons Can Potentially Get a Foothold in Our Lives

• In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.   –Eph. 4:27 (NIV)

Written to Christians, the warning is very clear evidence that it is possible for the devil to gain partial access to their life.

Demons Can Potentially Outwit Us

• Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs. –2 Cor. 2:10-11

In this verse Paul said, “so that we [Christians] would not be outwitted by Satan.” When a Christian harbors unforgiveness, that is clear evidence that they have already been outwitted, and have given Satan a foothold in their life.

Demons Can Potentially Wound Us

• Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.  – 6:10-17

We have been warned that spiritual warfare is a reality, and that the Christian who neglects the armament that is at their disposal does so at their peril.

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