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1 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | Matt 6:33 | 188215 | ||
I am reading a book that has raised 2 questions. 1) Does anyone know which Bible Version the NEB is? 2) Can anyone support or refute, with scripture, the claim that the devil can tune in to our thoughts and feelings? Thanks. |
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2 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 188224 | ||
Matt 6:33, One of my favorite verses, Matthew 6:33.... I would like to add my thoughts to your question of, "can Satan read our thoughts." I realize the Bible does not specifically say yes or no. But think about it, only human beings have a mouth, tongue, vocal cords, and so on; spiritual beings do not of which Satan is one. Second Corinthians 4:4 states, "the god of this world has blinded their minds..." indicating that Satan can/has put thoughts in human minds. To me it is obvious that all spiritual beings communicate (or can) without the use of a "tongue." Well, how then do they communicate if they do not have vocal cords and a tongue? It seems obvious they communicate telepathically. If this is so, I would suggest they can read our thoughts, whether believer or unbeliever. I have walked with God over 40 years and am very conservative and cautious. This is strictly "my opinion" and just that, an opinion. However, I base this on many many years of observation with both myself and others. Again, it is just my observation; But, how else do "spiritual beings communicate?" And, are we also going to say that "God can not or does not read our thougts?" The scriptures clearly say He does, and if so, there is nothing to indicate in scripture that other spiritual beings can not. Psalm 139:4 says, "even before there was a word on my tongue, behold, O Lord, Thou dost know it all." Interesting isn't it............? Your thougts? (or anyone else....) InGodITrust |
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3 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | Wild Olive Shoot | 188226 | ||
InGodITrust, You need to offer biblical proof to support your statement of “only human beings have a mouth, tongue, vocal cords, and so on; spiritual beings do not of which Satan is one”. In response to your statement: “Again, it is just my observation; But, how else do "spiritual beings communicate?" And, are we also going to say that "God can not or does not read our thougts?" The scriptures clearly say He does, and if so, there is nothing to indicate in scripture that other spiritual beings can not.” God is not simply a “spiritual being”. He is the Almighty Creator of the universe and everything that resides in it. He created the spiritual beings. Don’t dare put them on the same playing level. I’m not certain whether our minds can be read by the devil or not, but I would submit that there probably isn’t a need to. As long as he has been around to observe our wicked ways, I’m sure he knows more about us than he needs to in order to tempt us. Interestingly enough, following are some excerpts from the commentary Albert Barnes has in reference to 2 Corinthians 4:4, he seems to support your opinion that the devil may have a direct influence on our minds, but I don’t get that he thinks he has free access to our thoughts, again, I’m not sure, just posting for information. I don’t think Scripture supports that our minds can be read by the devil, but it surely shows there can be an influence upon it. “Hath blinded the minds of them which believe not - Of all who discern no beauty in the gospel, and who reject it. It is implied here:” “That the minds of unbelievers are blinded; that they perceive no beauty in the gospel.” “That this is done by the agency of Satan; and that his dominion is secured by keeping the world in darkness.” “Some of the “modes” in which it is done are the following:” “By a direct influence on the minds of people.” “By the false philosophy which has prevailed” “By the systems of superstition and idolatry.” “By producing in the minds of people a wholly disproportionate view of the value of objects. “A very small object held before the eye will shut out the light of the sun.”” “By the blinding influence of passion and vice.” Stand in His grace, WOS |
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4 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | InGodITrust | 188227 | ||
WOS, Thankyou for your response. Please forgive me if you think I put God the Father in the same category as "other spiritual creations." I certainly did not intend that interpretation. My thought was "all spiritual beings," including the Trinity. I was very careful to simply convey thoughts I have had over many years about how spiritual beings, those of the Christian view, communicate and/or obtain knowledge of human activity. Personally, circumstances in my own life lead me to believe that demonic forces can read our thoughts. I have experienced what I thought to be misleading answers to prayer because I had prayed silently, in my heart, then, to have circumstances go contrary to what I thought "God" told me. I have since learned to trust God whole-heartedly in circumstances. I am fully convienced that only God has full and absolute control over circumstances. I do not put faith in what others, nor anything else, say or do, in them selves. I always know how God is leading by and through daily circumstances. Again, personally, I do think demonic forces can read our thoughts. I absolutely make no claim that it is supported through scripture,just as I already stated. I would rather error on the side of caution and take the assumptive postion that thoughts can be read or understood by the enemy than to assume the enemy can not. I believe it is safe to "make the assumption" that it is so rather than make an assumption they can not. I believe the wisest position is never to trust the carnal mind with it's thoughts or obviously thoughts that come and go. I see no harm in taking this postion then to assume satanic forces can not read our thoughts as that would be to fail "to safe guard this vital area." As a rule of thumb anytime scripture is not "absolutely clear," it is wise to take the safest course available. Hope this clarifies why I brought all this up.... InGodITrust |
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5 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | BradK | 188232 | ||
Hello IGT, Before this thread becomes nothing more than conjecture and speculation, might we appeal to and stand with what scripture says? You seem to contradict yourself several times in your post to WOS! If there is no scriptural basis to support your "personal thoughts" and "circumstances" why belabor the point? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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6 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | Hank | 188238 | ||
Hi, Brad -- I've read through this thread this afternoon and conclude that your concerns about it becoming nothing more than conjecture and speculation are clearly justified. ....... The contributors to this thread -- and indeed to this Forum -- sorely need to remind themselves that this is a BIBLE study forum and not an opinion-sharing get together wherein anyone can lay Scripture aside and say whatever pops into his head about any subject that strikes his fancy ...... We all of us need to be reminded that this is a sola scriptura forum, meaning that it attaches no authority whatever to human opinion; but, on the contrary, relies upon the written word of God and that alone. Thus, human experiences, dreams, private revelations, hunches, opinions, conjectures, speculations, feelings, and such like, having nothing to do with the revealed truth of God and no genuine didactic value, are vigorously discouraged on SBF. ..... Let's follow the forum guidelines please. ..... Teaching what the word of God teaches is priceless. Expounding on human opinion is worthless. --Hank | ||||||
7 | Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? | Bible general Archive 3 | skccab | 188241 | ||
You're absolutely right, Hank. And I, for one, did go off on a tangent there. Many apologies. blessings cheri |
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