==Demon Possession==
'''Discussion'''
Our studies of satan bring us to another frightening thought…demon possession. Is there such a possibility and how can we recognize the symptoms of someone who is so possessed?<br />
Yes, the Bible identifies people who have become demon possessed. In each instance the six symptoms of being possessed are the same.<br />
The first symptom is alienation... A demon possessed person alienates himself from any meaningful relationship with others.
The second symptom is an unacceptable behavior pattern... A demon possessed person engages in behavior that is regarded as offensive, immoral, illegal, dangerous, threatening and/or vicious.<br />
A third symptom is an irrational attitude... A demon possessed person cannot be reasoned with…having an illogical, inconsistent and brute-like thought process.<br />
The fourth symptom is hopelessness... The demon possessed person has a fatalistic outlook… seeing no hope for themselves or anyone else…concluding that there is no way out.<br />
A fifth symptom is a private attitude that goes with alienation... The demon possessed person is consumed with privacy…and the fear of revealing his or her secret feelings.<br />
The sixth, and final symptom is religious beliefs... Interestingly, the demon possessed person has deep-seated religious convictions …although confused and erroneous.<br />
These are the six symptoms of a demon possessed person. They are identical to those exhibited by persons who are diagnosed by mental health professionals as possessing an "anti-social behavior" (sociopath or psychopath).<br />
Bible References of People Who Were Demon Possessed....<br />
(1 Samuel 16:14-23), (1 Samuel 18:10-11), (1 Samuel 19:9-10) , ( Matthew 8:28-34) , (Matthew 9:32-33) , (Matthew 12:22) , ( Matthew 15:22-29) , ( Matthew 17:14-18) , (Mark 1:23-26) , ( Mark 5:2-20) , (Mark 7:25-30) , ( Mark 9:17-27), (Mark 16:9) , (Luke 4:33-35) , (Luke 8:2-3) , (Luke 9:37-42) , (Luke 11:14)<br />
For a more in-depth study of this topic we recommend the free study on audio cassette tape by Bible scholar and teacher, Kenneth W. Howard.[[Category:Deliverance & Healing]]