If You Notice THIS in Someone, They Have a Demon! (Most Ignore This Sign)

Summary

This video script delves into the subtle, often overlooked signs of demonic influence, drawing on insights from CS Lewis’ *The Screwtape Letters*. It explores how demons manipulate individuals through gradual changes, making them feel 'off'—from altered behaviors and strange reactions to voices that don't sound right. The script highlights how demons react to the name of Jesus, their avoidance or mocking of prayer, and the unexplainable discomfort they cause. The video encourages viewers to recognize these signs, emphasizing the power of Jesus in overcoming evil and urging spiritual vigilance.

Takeaways

• 😀 Demons often hide in plain sight and subtly manipulate people's thoughts and behaviors, making them difficult to recognize.
• 😀 The greatest trick of the enemy is not through obvious possession, but through influence, gradually changing a person without them realizing it.
• 😀 CS Lewis, in *The Screwtape Letters*, warns that the safest path to destruction is a gradual, unnoticed one, without sudden turns or signposts.
• 😀 A key sign of demonic influence is when a person changes in a way that feels unnatural, such as becoming cold, predatory, or emotionally distant.
• 😀 Unsettling changes in a person’s eyes can indicate demonic presence—eyes may become unnaturally deep or distant, as if something else is looking through them.
• 😀 A person's voice may shift subtly, sounding hollow or layered with something else. The voice may feel unnatural, as though someone else is speaking through them.
• 😀 Demons can mockingly distort truth, twisting words to create confusion or discomfort, as shown in the example from Acts 16 with the woman possessed by a spirit of divination.
• 😀 Demons cannot stand the name of Jesus. A disproportionate, irrational reaction to His name—whether anger, discomfort, or mockery—can indicate demonic influence.
• 😀 The reaction to prayer, especially when invoking Jesus' name, is a key indicator of demonic presence. Resistance to prayer, or sudden agitation, can signify spiritual opposition.
• 😀 According to CS Lewis, demons fear the authority of Jesus and will try to resist or distort genuine spiritual practices, especially prayer, to keep their influence hidden.

Q & A

What is the first sign that someone might have a demonic presence?

The first sign is that the person isn't who they used to be. This means subtle changes in their behavior, such as a loss of warmth or kindness, an unsettling edge in their laughter, or eyes that feel darker or unrecognizable.

How does the script describe the way demons subtly influence people?

Demons don't always force themselves onto people. Instead, they influence them gradually, changing their thoughts, desires, and behavior without making it obvious. This subtle manipulation is what CS Lewis refers to in *Screw Tape Letters*, describing a 'gentle slope' to Hell.

What role does a person's voice play in detecting a demonic presence?

The voice of a person under demonic influence may sound hollow, unnatural, or off in some way. It could be too smooth, too controlled, or even laced with sudden sharp outbursts of anger or mockery, all of which can make the voice feel unsettling.

How can the presence of demons be linked to a person's reaction to the name of Jesus?

Demons react with discomfort, agitation, or even anger at the mention of Jesus’ name. This can manifest in an irrational or disproportionate reaction, such as flinching, changing the subject, or outright hostility, which goes beyond mere disbelief or religious disagreement.

What is the significance of laughter in identifying demonic influence?

Laughter that feels unnatural or unsettling is a key sign of demonic influence. This laughter may sound cruel, mocking, or devoid of genuine joy, and can be a manifestation of the demon’s presence behind the person.

Why do demons try to distort the truth, according to the script?

Demons aim to twist the truth, often using it to manipulate or confuse people. They might speak truth in a distorted manner, adding an unsettling tone or sarcastic undertone to mock God and diminish reverence for the divine.

What does CS Lewis' *Screw Tape Letters* say about the safest path to Hell?

In *Screw Tape Letters*, CS Lewis notes that the safest path to Hell is the gradual one—an easy, gentle slope without sudden changes or obvious milestones. This highlights the subtlety of demonic influence, where people don’t even realize they’re heading in the wrong direction until it’s too late.

How does a demon's resistance to prayer manifest in a person?

When you attempt to pray for someone under demonic influence, their reaction can be immediate resistance, such as saying 'no' sharply, laughing, or dismissing the prayer. In some cases, their body language or facial expression will shift, and the atmosphere may feel tense or charged.

What makes the name of Jesus so significant in the battle against demonic forces?

The name of Jesus holds ultimate authority over demons. Demons cannot stand His name and will often react with discomfort, fear, or anger. This is why the name of Jesus is so central in spiritual warfare and why demons fear its power.

Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of recognizing demonic signs?

The speaker emphasizes recognizing these signs because demons want to remain hidden, manipulating people without being noticed. By acknowledging these signs, individuals can begin to defend themselves spiritually and understand the presence of evil that may otherwise go undetected.