The study of demons, is increasingly being popularized by the
modern media. Previously, the media only created good witches,
now they are also creating good demons and evil spirits. How many movies
have you seen lately where 'demons' are playing the main roles?

Firstly - there is no such thing as good witches.
The Bible is clear about this.

"Death is the punishment for witchcraft." (Exo 22:18 CEV)

Now wait! Before we see this a a license to go witch-hunting,
we have to understand this statement in the light of the New Testament.

The fact is that all of us deserve death . . .
 but Christ died this death on our behalf.

"Everyone has sinned and is far away from God's saving presence." (Rom 3:23)

"For sin pays its wage---death; but God's free gift is eternal
life in union with Christ Jesus our Lord." (Rom 6:23)

It is therefore not our jobs to punish witches,
our calling is simply to bring them to Christ.

One fact still remains though, and cannot be reasoned away.
According to God's word, people who practice witchcraft, (who
socialize with demons and evil spirits), are abominations to God.

"Don't practice divination, sorcery, fortunetelling, witchery, casting spells, holding séances, or channeling with the dead. People who do these things are an abomination to GOD."
(Deu 18:10-12 The Message)

Don't have anything to do with witchcraft!

God's commands are there for your protection.
If you play with fire, you are bound to burn yourself.
Satan's demons and evil spirits have only one objective . . . to destroy you!

"Be alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like
a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." (1Pe 5:8)

"The thief comes only in order to steal, kill, and destroy." (Joh 10:10)

The main weapons of demons and evil spirits are weapons of deception

"From the very beginning he was a murderer and has never been on the side of truth,
because there is no truth in him. When he tells a lie, he is only doing what is natural to him,
because he is a liar and the father of all lies." (Joh 8:44)

Secondly. There is also no such thing as a good demon!
Demons and evil spirits are destroyers by nature.

Demons are intelligent spiritual beings, probably fallen angels, in search of physical
bodies to occupy. Mostly they desire this because this allows them to enjoy sex, as they themselves are incapable. Demoniacs are infamous for their sexual perversions.

"For when the dead rise to life, they will be like the angels in heaven and will not marry." (Mar 12:25)

 Although some people equate demons and evil spirits, demons are considered to possess more complex personalities and can indulge in a conversation. Most evil spirits manifest singular
personalities by which they are also known, such as fear, lust, hatred, anger or insanity.

Demons and evil spirits have only one purpose ... and that is to torment.

"Some people brought to Jesus a man who could not talk because he had a demon." (Mat 9:32)

"Then some people brought to Jesus a man who was blind and
could not talk because he had a demon."  (Mat 12:22)

"My daughter has a demon and is in a terrible condition." (Mat 15:22)

"A spirit attacks him with a sudden shout and throws him into a fit, so that he foams at the mouth; it keeps on hurting him and will hardly let him go! ....
As the boy was coming, the demon knocked him to the ground and threw him into a fit."
(Luk 9:39,42)

Now, this is a good time to remind you that, if you are in Christ,
you have nothing to fear from demons and evil spirits.

"Listen! I have given you authority, so that you can walk on snakes and scorpions
and overcome all the power of the Enemy, and nothing will hurt you." (Luk 10:19)

'Snakes' and 'scorpions' are symbolical of demons and evil spirits,
but God proved later (in the life of Paul) that this can also be interpreted literally.

Contrary to this, if you don't know Christ, you have
no defense from demons and evil spirits!

There are no alternatives!
If you want to be safe from demons and evil spirits, it is Jesus or nothing.

About this, Jesus said the following:

"Remain united to me, and I will remain united to you. A branch cannot bear fruit by itself;
it can do so only if it remains in the vine. In the same way you cannot bear fruit unless you
remain in me. "I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them,
will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me. Those who do not remain in me are
thrown out like a branch and dry up; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire,
where they are burned." (Joh 15:4-6)

(If you need to prepare yourself for resisting the enemy, you should get my e-book "Lose Your Load".)

Exorcism, deliverance and spiritual warfare

As mentioned in the previous case study, exorcism is about getting the demons and evil spirits to leave a person. Deliverance is also concerned about aftercare, that is, keeping them out. To deliver is to set free. Freedom cannot have any real meaning if it only lasts
for a few days. It must have long-lasting value.

Spiritual Warfare, in contrast, is all-inclusive. Not only does it include exorcism and deliverance, it actually focuses on prevention, not cure. Spiritual warfare includes all the processes required to prevent demonic problems. This is covered by the Armor of God, details of which can be found on this web-site.

But, whatever happens, remember...