The Rules of Engagement

Knowing Your Enemy

T he N ature of S atanic S pirits People often make the error of believing Satan is a caricatured being with red horns and a pitchfork. Satan is much more than that, and he is powerful. Here are some characteristics of Satan and his demons:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

They are not human (Eph 6:12). They are evil (Judg. 9:23). They are intelligent and wise (1 Kings 22:22–24). They are powerful (Mark 5:1–18). They are beings with personalities (Acts 19:15–16). They talk and communicate (Mark 5:6–7). They feel (Matt. 8:29). They have knowledge (Acts 19:15). They congregate and fellowship (1 Cor. 10:20–21). They “preach” doctrines (1 Tim. 4:1). They have desires (Matt. 8:28–31). They have a will (Matt. 12:43–45). They can work miracles (Rev. 16:13–14). They possess supernatural strength (Mark 5:1–18).

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

They fear God (James 2:19). They travel (Mark 5:7–12). They impersonate people (1 Sam. 28:3–9). They know their fate (Matt. 8:29). They recognize those who have power over them (Acts 19:13–15). They are responsible for every evil known to man (Eph. 6:11). T he S cope of T heir A ctivities and P roof of T heir P resence The scope of demonic activities is both broad and diverse. Among them are: 20.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Deafness and dumbness (Matt. 9:32–33) Blindness (Matt. 12:22) Grief (1 Sam. 1:7–8) Vexation (Matt. 15:22)

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