Denomic and Satanic Objects

[JB Horn]

I don't recall of an object ever being possessed by a demon. Could you please give some scripture to refresh my feeble mind.

From the stories I remember of the New Testament I would appear that demons had to have a living host or they would banish to the abyss.

Luke 8:30

[minnow]

I will re-post two particular aspects that I had brought up in the previous thread.

I personally do not have in my possession any of the "contraband" garden gnomes being spoken of, but I certainly do not consider the presence of a gnome in someone's garden as being evidence of demonic forces indicating that the household is a likely breeding ground of satanic rebelliousness.

I suppose the question becomes; just where do you draw the line? What about fountains, bird-baths and other landscaping or ornamental objects?

For those who declare garden gnomes to be demonic, just what is the Scriptural basis to support this? Is it something along the lines of;

Leviticus 26:1

NASB

You shall not make for yourselves idols, nor shall you set up for yourselves an image or a sacred pillar, nor shall you place a figured stone in your land to bow down to it; for I am the LORD your God.

2 Kings 18:4

NASB

He removed the high places and broke down the sacred pillars and cut down the Asherah He also broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the sons of Israel burned incense to it; and it was called Nehushtan.

Such verses would tend to indicate that the object in itself is not an issue, unless it becomes an object of worship. Beyond that it would appear to come down to a matter of conscience on a personal level.

Consider also:

Are angels evil, because some people choose to worship and/or pray to them?

Are saints evil, because some people choose to worship and/or pray to them?

Is sex evil, because some people are controlled by lust or abuse it without regard to God?

Are computers evil, because some people use them to produce, distribute or access pornography or other profane material?

1 Corinthians 10:30-31 NASB

If I partake with thankfulness, why am I slandered concerning that for which I give thanks? Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Today is Thursday the 7th of June 2007.

As can be seen on Wikipedia, Thursday is named after "Thor (Old Norse:

[zecha51]

"I hate those who cling to worthless idols, I trust in the Lord." - Pslam 31

These things like tarrot cards become idols to the sinners who use them. They can sometimes be used to

tap into demonic forces. Do not dwell on such things, but instead pray to the Lord.

"Do not give the devil a foothold." - Ephesians 4:27

While we must remember satan is real and out to get us, we need to dwell on God and not give satan a foothold by

worrying about this mirror being used by wiccans or whatever. We need to saturate ourselves with the Word of God.

satan is upset becuase we have incredible power through the Lord Jesus Christ. Only as his followers and beloved do we have

this power. Becuase he loves us! Stay close to the Lord and pray for wisdom about these things.

[Matthitjah]

Grace to you,

We do not need three seperate threads where we state and re-state opinons endlessly. Please stick to one thread on this topic.

Peace,

Dave