What is demonic oppression?
by Matt Slick Demonic oppression is the work of evil spiritual forces that urge us to sin, to deny God’s word, to feel spiritually dead, and to be in bondage to sinful things. This oppressive work is performed by demons, which are fallen angels who resist God, and who sinned in their first estate (Jude 6). They war against God, against God’s people, and against unbelievers as well. Their goal is to bring as many people as possible into rebellion against God and condemnation in hell. Demonic oppression could be experienced in various ways: • Physical ailments such as sleeplessness, nightmares, strong anxiety, self-mutilation, addictions, and physical illness. • Spiritual deadness that includes apathy and anger towards God, interest in false religious systems. • Emotional upheaval such as regular outbursts of anger, high and low emotional levels, self-justification, fear, hopelessness, abnormal fixations, etc. • Financial difficulties such as constant and unusual financial pressures. Som
