Subject: Can the devil tune in to our thoughts? |
Bible Note: 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 |