NEVER DO These 8 Things The Devil Loves: Exorcist

Summary

Father Vincent Lambert, an exorcist from Indianapolis, outlines eight practices to avoid in order to prevent demonic influence, including ties to the occult, harmful entertainment, curses, abuse, and habitual sin. He emphasizes the danger of practices like magic, horoscopes, yoga, and crystals. Lambert shares real-life examples of exorcisms, highlighting the power of faith and the church’s role in overcoming demonic forces. He stresses the importance of forgiveness, broken relationships, and the ultimate goal of living a virtuous life to resist the devil's subtle footholds.

Takeaways

• 👿 The devil is real and can influence your life if you don’t live a life of virtue.
• 🔮 Ties to the occult, such as tarot cards, palm reading, Ouija boards, and psychic readings, open doors to evil.
• ⚠️ Practices like yoga, Reiki, crystal healing, and magic (not illusions) are inherently evil.
• 🌳 Even seemingly harmless customs like knocking on wood have roots in occult practices, such as druid beliefs in tree spirits.
• 📺 Entertainment, including movies, TV shows, literature, and video games, can subtly promote evil by normalizing witchcraft, curses, and magic.
• 🕯️ Curses are the opposite of blessings, and they only have power over people weak in their faith.
• 👶 Being dedicated to a demon, especially by parents or guardians, can create spiritual bondage, but no one is beyond God’s grace.
• 💔 Emotional wounds from abuse can lead people to seek help from harmful sources, opening doors to demonic influence.
• 😈 A life of habitual sin can weaken a person’s spiritual defenses and give evil a foothold in their life.
• 🙏 Broken relationships can lead to demonic possession, but forgiveness is essential to healing and restoration.

Q & A

What does 'occult' mean and why is it condemned in Christian teachings?

'Occult' comes from the Latin word 'occultus,' meaning hidden or secret, and it focuses on knowledge of the paranormal. It is condemned in Christian teachings because it involves seeking power or knowledge apart from God, which violates the First Commandment.

Why are practices like yoga, Reiki, and using crystals mentioned as harmful?

Practices like yoga, Reiki, and using crystals are considered harmful in the script because they are linked to spiritual elements outside of the Christian faith. According to Father Vincent Lambert, these practices can open a door to evil influences.

What is the danger of seeking knowledge from psychics, mediums, and fortune tellers?

The danger lies in the belief that these individuals have supernatural powers, but exorcists believe they either consciously or unconsciously work through evil spirits. Only God knows the future, and seeking knowledge elsewhere is condemned as idolatry.

How can entertainment like movies, books, and games become an entry point for evil?

According to the script, certain entertainment, especially those glorifying magic or evil, can desensitize individuals and make evil seem appealing. This can subtly influence people to adopt ungodly principles or become isolated from community and faith.

What is a curse, and how can it affect a person?

A curse is the opposite of a blessing, where harm is sought for someone with the help of the devil or evil spirits. Curses can only be effective if a person is weak in faith, and the solution is to strengthen one's relationship with Christ.

Can someone under the age of reason be affected by demonic influence?

Yes, but the responsibility lies with those who have authority over the child, like a parent or guardian. A child under the age of seven is considered under the 'age of reason,' so they cannot bring evil upon themselves directly.

How can abuse lead someone to seek help from the wrong spiritual sources?

Emotional wounds caused by abuse may lead a person to seek comfort or solutions from occult practices, which can open doors to evil influences. This is especially dangerous if they become involved with spiritual practices that contradict faith in God.

Why is habitual sin considered a doorway for evil?

A life of habitual sin weakens a person's spiritual defenses and creates openings for demonic influence. According to the script, confession and repentance are powerful in removing these openings, as they free a person from the devil's accusations.

What happens when someone deliberately invites a demon into their life?

Inviting a demon into one's life is extremely dangerous and can lead to genuine possession. In one case from the script, a person invited a demon in and experienced demonic manifestations for 12 years before seeking help from the Church.

How do broken relationships contribute to demonic possession?

Broken relationships, particularly those filled with bitterness, hatred, or revenge, can lead to demonic possession. In the script, a man possessed by Legion is used as an example, showing how familial brokenness created a pathway for demonic influence.