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I believed that any sin we struggle with is a result of demonic influence. But not demonic possession. The “succubus demon” is said to possess a man to fulfill it’s desires; not the man’s desires. However, the bible teaches that we are drawn away by our OWN lust (not by the lust of a demon). The demons tempt us with the desires that we already possess; not possess us with it’s desires. The bondage or being controlled by that sin, comes into play in what we chose to feed on, obey and walk in…..the Spirit or the flesh? If we walk in the Spirit, we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Neither will we do those things that our sinful nature craves. Whatever feeds you will lead you. We need to be proactive and not reactive when it comes to the development of our personal desires. Too often, we allow things of the world to develop our appetites because we feed on them; instead of allowing the Word of God to develop them by feeding on It. Evil communication (spiritual intercourse) will always corrupt good morals. Garbage in–garbage out. We need to be more diligent in guarding what we allow into our spirits/hearts. All things are spiritual. Out of the heart, flows the issues of life. If it’s not in you, it won’t come out of you. If carnal seed is planted in your spirit, you will bear the fruit of that seed….sexual or otherwise. This is why God instructs us to deny ourselves, resist the devil and flee from evil. The flesh (your own desires) is a beast and will take you places that will shame you, isolate you, condemn you and enslave you. But more than that, the enemy uses YOU against YOU by way of your own desires. And he’s not just trying to mess you up or get you entangled in a sinful habit. He’s actually trying to destroy your very soul. The bible does give us examples of individuals that were possessed by demons. It also shows us God’s power to cast them out and destroy them. But have we actually been overtaken by a demon that we had absolutely no control over? Or did our desires invite them into our spirits and give them permission to do what they do? Pay attention!  Your desires can become your demons.

*Tressa Jo