By
Lisa Grace
With the proliferation of
ghost and demon hunters, and professional psychics who conjure (attract or
communicate) with supernatural beings (and yes, many mediums are fakes) one of
the issues seldom addressed is how we should be treating these angels/demons,
etc.
The Holy Scriptures say:
We are not to pray to
angels or demons. (Col 2:18)
It is best not to call on
them as this can fall into the category of making them your god. Also, you run
the risk of having one attach to you, in which case they may torment you or
make your life more difficult. If you are having feelings of despair or
depression, suicidal thoughts, after trying to communicate with spirits or
going to a place known to be inhabited by them, you may want to find a Bible
believing exorcist, who follows the rules of the Bible to drive them out. If
you are not a believer, the solution will not be permanent though.
We are to treat even
fallen angels and demons with respect, and rebuke them only in the LORD's name.
(Jude 1:8 - 10)
Why?
Jesus is above the angels.
(Hebrews 1:4, Hebrews 2:7 - 10)
Jesus (Yeshua) has authority
above the angels. We can only drive them out in His name. Not all are strong
enough in belief or faith or His authority to drive them out. Some can only be
gotten ridden of through prayer and fasting. (Matthew 17:14 - 21; Mark:17 - 29;
Acts 19:11 - 17)
Do not call the devils'
names, but treat them with respect, find someone to drive them out in Jesus'
authority. Do not call on angels or demons, you're playing with fire.
I hope shows and/or pastors
that taunt or treat these creatures with dis-respect, will stop. It is to their
detriment and not Biblical.