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1 | Is Depression of the devil? | Bible general Archive 1 | itiswritten | 29673 | ||
Dear Kdblessed00, I believe depression can come from several things. [1] The Devil can cause it through oppression. [2] There can be a medical imbalance which causes it. [3] Another cause is wrong thinking caused by our original sin nature. I believe all three can be healed by God. Meanwhile, if there is a medical technical reason involved, I would continue that medical care until the Lord removes the problem. In any of the above cases, I believe that the Word of God is VERY beneficial. When we are saved, our spirit is reborn and the Holy Spirit joins with our Spirit making us a new creature. But WE have to walk in that new life. That may occur automatically in many areas, but we tend to drag a lot of that "old man" with us. Through reading the Word of God and applying it to our lives, we become enlightened as to many things in our way of living that may not any longer be beneficial or proper according to the ways of the Lord. Being in the Word and applying it will bring us more in line with the ways of the Lord and will bring about the changes in our thinking that are healthy and true. Romans 12: 1-2 "...I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will." And Ephesians 4: 17-32 "So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivitym they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more. You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. Surely you heard of hima nd were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to PUT OFF YOUR OLD SELF, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to PUT ON THE NEW SELF, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." I truly hope this will be of some help for you. Itiswritten |
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2 | Is Depression of the devil? | Bible general Archive 1 | kalos | 29680 | ||
Causes of Depression For many years, mental health professionals have researched the causes of depression and its effects on people’s health. Why did some people have the ability to bounce back from life’s problems, while others spent weeks or months hidden under the covers, unable to work, eat, or talk to anyone? If everybody faces hard times, why isn’t everyone depressed? Is it biological? Both genes and biochemistry play roles in its onset. However, most people overestimate the biological contributions when the evidence is stronger for depression having its origins in the way people think about and respond to life experiences. Is it psychological? Sometimes, a painful life event can trigger a depressive episode. The loss of a loved one, or financial problems, for example, can contribute to a feeling of hopelessness or guilt. Depression is most frequently a product of how one interprets life events as opposed to the events themselves. There are psychological skills people can learn that are known to not only reduce depression, but even prevent recurrences. Is it sociological? In the industrialized world today, the dissolution of the nuclear family, the emphasis on material gain over close relationships, social isolation due to geographic mobility and the pace of life getting exhaustingly ever faster all combine to provide a backdrop primed for depressed people. In fact, depression is far more common in people born after 1945 than before that year. Evidence strongly supports the fact that the recent rapid changes in Western society directly affect people’s abilities to cope with the stresses of everyday life. Depression involves all of these and many other factors, it is a “biopsychosocial” condition. The most important thing to remember is that depression is manageable and recovery is highly likely if approached sensibly and skillfully. If you feel like you may be depressed, the best thing you can do for yourself is to recognize you have to do something different if you want to escape its hold on you. There are a lot of treatments that can help you--but not if you don’t help yourself first by getting information and using it. Be assured the success rate in treatment is very high. The mental health profession has developed very effective treatments, some with and without drugs, depending on your needs and preferences. This site is especially dedicated to non-drug approaches to recovery. (www.managing-depression-intelligently.com/html/causes.html) |
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3 | Is Depression of the devil? | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 29691 | ||
Good, balanced, and sane post on depression, Kalos. While I've never experienced clinical depression, I do have sinus problems. It would make no sense for me to wake up with my sinuses clogged and say, "Oops, the devil is after me again." Why would it then make any better sense to attribute clinical depression to the devil? --Hank | ||||||