To quote Neil Anderson:
"Scripture clearly teaches that Satan is capable of putting thoughts into our minds. ...These deceptive thought come first person singular in such a way that we think they're our own thoughts.
"...Martin Luther wrote, 'The Devil throws hieous thoughts into the soul--hatred of God, blasphemy, and despair. ...Sometimes he produces such as to make me doubt whether or not there is a God.'
"...David powlison [said], "'Voices' in the mind are not uncommon: blaphemous mockeries,spurts of temptation to wallow in vile fantasy or behavior, pursuasive lines of belief. Classic spiritual warfare inteprets these as coming from the evil one.'
"I have counseled hundreds of believers who are struggling with their thought life. Some have difficulty concentrating and reading their Bible, while others actually hear 'voices' or struggle with accusing or condemning thoughts. With few exceptions these struggles have proven to be a spiritual battle for their mind. This shouldn't surprise us since we have been warned in 1 Timothy 4:1: 'The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.'
"...Many people will assume the are mentally ill...Are they mentally ill or is there a battle going on for heir mind?...Psychiatrits and psychologists routinely see patients who are hearing voices: chemical imbalance is the standard diagnosis. I believe our body chemistry can get out of balance and cause discomfort and hormonal problems can throw our systems off. But I also believe there are other legitimate questions to be asked, such as, 'How can a chemical produce a personal thought?' and 'How can our neurotransmitters involuntarily and randomly fire in such a way that they create thoughts that we are opposed to thinking?' Is there a natural explanation? ...I don't think we will have a comprehensive answer unless we take into account the reality of the spiritual world.
"...Much of what is being passed off today as mental illness is nothing more than a battle for our minds."
"Our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers...authorities...world powers of darkness...spiritual forces of evil in the heavens." (Ephesians 6:12)
"God has not given us a spirit of fear" (2 Timothy 1:7)
God loved you so much he gave his very life to be with you! While you were at your worst. You cannot be separated from the love of God (Romans 8:35-39). Christ took the penalty of your sin on himself so that you could be with Him forever. He is passionate about His relationship with you (Exodus 34:14). You are worth the world to Him. You are worth dying for.
"...You are important in the sight of God. He says, 'You are precious to me ... and I love you' (Isaiah 43:4, TLB). The very reason Jesus Christ came to earth to offer Himself in sacrifice is so that we might have life in all its fullness, and it is His desire that we be set free from depression, fear, frustration, and hurt so that we might experience this abundant life."~Billy Graham
"The most important truth you will ever discover is that God loves you. He loves you so much that He wants you to spend eternity with Him in heaven."~Billy Graham
The bible says you are free from condemnation (Romans 8:1,2). You are free of any condemning charges against you (Romans 8:31-34). Satan is called "the Accuser of the brethren" for a reason. But there is no condemnation in Christ.
Stop listening to the enemy and start listening to God. "Be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Romans 12:1,2). “If you continue in My Word," said Jesus, "you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32) Here's an online bible if you need one: biblegateway.com or crosswalk.com.
“I give them real and eternal life. They are protected from the Destroyer for good. No one can steal them from out of my hand.” (Jesus, John 10:28)
"He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son" (Col. 1:13)
"The thief [Satan] comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (Jesus, John 10:10)
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