( excerpted from the Article
“Demonic Influences in Christians” )
When a hurt arises in a relationship we can to respond with Love, Joy and Peace or we can respond with Anger, Fear and Pain. We make the choice!
These are emotions that must be dealt with. At the root of any hurt is the issue of Forgiveness. If we do not forgive everything about every situation and everybody involved then we give permission for demons to enter and begin their downward work. The author calls these “soulish hurts” and they must be dealt with. Forgiveness brings the responses of Love, Joy and Peace, flowing from God. Anger, Fear and Pain follow unforgiveness.
Here are the downward pulls of Anger, Fear and Pain …
ANGER … hostility - strife - bickering - hate - violence - retaliation - disobedience - rebellion - critical - contention
FEAR … anxiety - timidity - insecurity - rejection - unbelief - unworthy - paranoia - introspection - sexual - hang ups - fantasy - confusion - apprehension - compulsions - phobias - lying
PAIN … depression - self pity - defeat - withdrawal - despondency - hurt - bitterness - resentment - suicide - grief - escape - moodiness