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1 | Personality disorder or demon possesion? | Mark 5:15 | jlhetrick | 211891 | ||
bandaid- The question is a valid one and proper, in my opinion, for this forum (though it potentially can take a course that is inappropriate). Being that my profession is related to the topic I have questions about this myself, and yes, the Scriptures have some significant points to make regarding this. Welcome to the Forum! The first thing I would like to point out is that the bible speaks of both demon possession and demon oppression. Without getting off topic, my basic understanding is that possession speaks to a indwelling and oppression speaks of a torment or negative influencing, not necessarily a indwelling. With that said, the Scriptures give examples of both and in both cases there can be physical ailments (we would qualify as medical problems) including muteness, epilepsy, blindness, etc. Furthermore, in many cases there seems to be a definite altering of personality as well. The Scriptures don’t use the term “personality disorder” (it wasn’t coined yet) but it does describe personality changes related to demon possession, and oppression as well as reverse changes after the healing. In the example found beginning in Matthew 17:14 the son has apparently been diagnoses by a physician (though we don’t know that for sure) and been given a very specific medical diagnosis (at least by his father). We do not know if the symptoms were in fact from a medical problem or the demonic activity but the passage apparently says two different things were accomplished by the Lord. The demon came out AND the boy was healed instantly. Was Christ accomplishing two works, casting out the demon and healing the boy of a medical condition? Not sure… it may be that the demon coming out and the boy being healed was the same thing (the language experts might help there). With this basic stuff in mind let’s go one or two steps further. Luke was a physician yet we don’t find him denouncing medical treatment after his believing. I don’t find anywhere in Scripture where seeking medical attention for physical symptoms is prohibited or even discouraged; though prayer and trusting God’s will in the matter is to be foremost and there is the function of the church as well. Lots more can be said but in the interest of time and space I will offer my conclusion in short. If one has serious symptoms of an illness why not seek medical attention? However, doing that without prayer and seeking God’s will is trusting in something other than God or at least ignoring the fact that He has authority over it all, including the results of treatment. I have found that many patients are uncomfortable with psychiatric diagnosis. I sometimes deal with this by pointing out that we are not so much treating the diagnosis as we are the symptoms. In other words, the cause may be this or it may be that. We all need healing from sin through the grace of God; this comes through faith in Jesus Christ. At times, our bodies will become sick; we may benefit from medical treatment. We should always encourage others to seek God through faith and prayer. We should never discourage them from seeking medical attention if they are ill. Hope this helps, Jeff |
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2 | Personality disorder or demon possesion? | Mark 5:15 | bandaid | 211907 | ||
Thank you all so much for your knowledge on this subject! Yes, it all helps very much and again thank you. I am new to the forum, so I still have yet to understand the use of notes and scripture additions to correctly submit my questions and follow up notes. My question was intended for disorders and not medical conditions. I realize many disorders are treated with drugs, and wondered if there was any biblical evidence of herbs being used for the same purposes. I have read each follow up note on my questions and am very thankful for the time all of you have given in your submissions. I will read the book mentioned in one note/answer. |
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3 | Personality disorder or demon possesion? | Mark 5:15 | Nevvvvine | 211923 | ||
Hi bandaid: better late than never This scripture came to mind, while reading the thread Eph.6:10-12 10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. The way I see it, Mankind is surrounded by the forces of satan, a War is being waged on a momentary basis for the Minds, Bodies, Souls of Mankind. It has been stated, that we cannot be possed because we have the Holy Spirit, but we have also been set free, because we are dead to the Flesh, alive to the Spirit, We have been given weapons, that are mighty, to the tearing down of strongholds, ie,(schizophrenia) God Bless Nevvvvine |
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4 | Personality disorder or demon possesion? | Mark 5:15 | justme | 211940 | ||
newWine: perhaps, I am not reading you correctly? Are you saying that schizophrenia is demon possesion or an unclean spirit? If you could please help mean with your full thought, thanks. justme |
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5 | Personality disorder or demon possesion? | Mark 5:15 | Nevvvvine | 211949 | ||
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6 | Personality disorder or demon possesion? | Mark 5:15 | Nevvvvine | 211951 | ||
Hi justme: The answer was "yes" to your question, and an explination, but as you see (dot dot dot). Bless God Nevvvvine |
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7 | Personality disorder or demon possesion? | Mark 5:15 | stjohn | 211963 | ||
Dear Nevvvvine, Perhaps it would be prudent to take the (dot dot dot) as an admonitory, cautioning us to keep our post's Biblical, and Scripturally sound as we are able. Be advised, Nevvvvine, that Lockman is very serious about keeping this site clean as it can from wild speculation and "what if" kind of questions, that lead away from what is actually found in the Bible, as it is not very productive in the effectual study of Scripture. This is a (Bible) study forum! So please, as you have been cautioned many times already; keep it on track, and please dispense with speculation! John |
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