Oppression, Obsession,
House of Healing Den Bosch
Deliverance
Oppression: From the Outside 1 Peter 5:8[2]
Oppression is the state, or process of being
tempted spiritually with a sense of being weighed down physically and
psychologically.It is an attack against us, from the outside, with sickness,
trials, persecution, poverty, etc. It can also be caused by occult objects and
curses.
Symptoms:
Frequent depression, continual nightmares, insomnia, afraid to go to sleep –
experience a ‘presence’ in the
room, strong anxiety, self-mutilation, addictions (alcohol – drugs), and
physical illness, and weariness. Anger or indifference towards God; a loss of
passion to worship and in prayer. Loss of interest in reading the Bible and
being with other Christians. Hopelessness, abnormal fixations, feeling
pressured, overwhelmed, helpless anxiety, bitterness; unable to forgive; guilt,
shame, heaviness or prolonged discouragement.
Extreme symptoms: Things happening around you
such as objects being moved; severe and repeated sexual temptations; shadow
figures being seen; offensive odors that are not naturally caused; inciting of
fear, anxiety, worry and panic; children or pets may see or hear things;
knocking or rapping—especially in numbers of three; hearing one’s name being
called; (Also in obsession, infestation and possession)
Deliverance
Obsession: From Inside the mind
Tormenting the mind is obsession, whether done with
the awareness of the person obsessed or lack of awareness. It is a voluntary or
involuntary doorway that has been opened in the mind. The
person is still in control but suffers on many different physical and
emotional levels. Obsession is when the demons catch hold of a mind, to make it listen to the words and suggestions of evil.
Sudden attacks, at times ongoing of obsessive thoughts, sometimes even rationally absurd, but of such nature that the victim is unable to free himself.” Moreover, “the obsessed person lives in a perpetual state of prostration, desperation, and attempts at suicide. Almost always obsession influences dreams.
Confusion of reasoning, hopelessness, reclusiveness or extreme isolation (either real or isolated in feelings); insomnia; nightmares depression (severe); voices and being talked to by voices that suggest very vulgar or disgusting acts; thoughts of or attempts at suicide or to hurt oneself or others; the demons will try and reveal themselves by trying to make you afraid at night. Uncontrollable urges to see pornography or lustful thoughts or abnormal sexual stimulation during prayer; an “out of character” sudden attacks of obsessive thoughts. These can be of an ongoing and even absurd nature. There is an added inability to be freed from these thoughts which range from desperation to suicide.It can be an unusual interest in the occult, demons, and Satan which controls interests and pursuits in a dictating manner. Obsession with demon powers can lead to possession.
Solemn Rite of Exorcism
Solemn Rite of Exorcism
Major Exorcism [exorcism preformed by the saints was called charismatic exorcism]
Possession: Inside the body and aspects of
thinking; the will is attacked.
Possession is the act or state of being dominated
or possessed by an extra-ordinary influence. Demonic possession happens
when a demon tries to take control of the will. Demon(s) gain access not
only to the body but also aspects of thinking and; the will. They move
into the soul but cannot control the soul, it is mainly an effect on the body,
but the will is degraded to a significant degree. Some possessed people
can function, but have many problems. Others who are severely possessed cannot
function well at all. For example, they would not be able to drive a car, or
take care of their personal hygiene needs, etc. Scripture and experience
teaches us that there are various degrees within
possession. With “Complete Possession”,Satan
takes full possession of the body (not the
soul);. a person’s will has been submerged
and is no longer able to resist. This is also called “Total
Possession” which is extremely rare.
There are two basic
categories of possession: Voluntary or involuntary possession.
Voluntary or willing
possession (Diabolical
subjugation) means that a person may desire to be
taken over by demonic powers (as making a blood pack with the devil or being
consecrated to Satan) or in order to conduct séances, pronounce curses, initiation
into a Satanic cult, or secure some other supernatural power.
Involuntary or unwilling possession means that an individual does not ask to
be possessed, but through occult associations, as being consecrated to Satan as
a child by the parents. In ancient Babylon, temple prostitutes were used as
conduits by which demons and evil spirits were passed on to unsuspecting
clients. Rape and violent sexual molestation of children have been known
to open doorways to some powerful and wicked demons.
Demonic
possession by demons occurs mostly among non-believers and pseudo believers,
who are subject to the control by the kingdom of darkness. For the truth
is, outright demonic possession is rare, and that is what the formal Rite of
Exorcism is meant to address. When Jesus dwells in us, the demons cannot
move in. The Saints could be oppressed, obsessed but never demon possessed.
A demon cannot "roommate" with Jesus. We cast out demons, so that the
person, having the demons cast out, can accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.
If the person does not accept Jesus, the Bible warns us, that later the demons
or their friends will move in sevenfold back into the person. Matthew 12:
43-45 “When the unclean
spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking
rest, but finds none. Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I
came.’ And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in
order. Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than
itself, and they enter and dwell there, and the last state of that person is
worse than the first. So also will it be with this evil generation.”. We need to present Jesus to them, so they
can choose Him, be baptized and receive the infilling or release of the Holy
Spirit and start a new life as a child of the King in the Kingdom of God.
Diabolical
Subjugation, or Dependence:
Fr. Amorth explains, “people
fall into this form of evil when thy voluntarily submit to Satan. The two most
common forms of dependence are the blood pact with the devil and the
consecration to Satan.”Infestation
Infestation is a phenomenon by which a demonic spirit possesses
a place, things or animals. (Infestation of people: refer to voluntary
possession). Infestation of a house can take place when spiritism, satanic
rites, Santeria (voodoo) or other forms of esoteric activities have been
practiced continuously in that house. Occult objects such as idols used
in occult worship, books or charms, can also give authority for demon activity.
When the devil possesses a place, he can move things at will or provoke noises
or odors. These types of phenomena are not produced by unknown spirits,
but rather by demons. This can be proven by the fact that with prayer, all
cases can disappear.