Let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. [11] This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. [12] And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved...
(Acts of the Apostles, 4:10-12)

Jesus said to her:  “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. [24] God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." [25] The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. [26] Jesus saith unto her, "I that speak unto thee am he." (The Gospel, John 4:23-26) 
 
Jesus said:  "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. [48] I am that bread of life. [49] Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. [50] This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. [51] I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world." [52] The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? [53] Then Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. [54] Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. [55] For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. [56] He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. [57] As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. [58] This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever." [59] These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum. [60] Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? [61] When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, "Doth this offend you? [62] What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? [63] It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.” (The Gospel, John 6:47-64)

     This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is Light, and in Him is no darkness at all. [6] If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: [7] But if we walk in the Light, as He is in the Light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. [8] If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. [9] If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. [10] If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. (The New Testament, First Epistle of John 1:5-10)

     Because it is written, 'Be ye holy; for I am holy.' [17] And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: [18] Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; [19] But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: [20] Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, [21] Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. [22] Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: [23] Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. [24] For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: [25] But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the Gospel is preached unto you. (The New Testament, 1 Peter 1:16-25)

     For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. [14] For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; 'Thou shalt Love thy neighbour as thyself.'  [15] But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. [16] This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. [17] For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. [18] But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. [19] Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, [20] Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, [21] Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, [23] Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. [24] And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. [25] If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. [26] Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. (The New Testament, Paul to the Galatians 5:13-26)

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
[2] The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, “Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles
that thou doest, except God be with him.” [3] Jesus answered and said unto him, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” [4] Nicodemus saith unto him, “How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?” [5] Jesus answered, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. [6] That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (The Gospel, John 3:1-6)

Then spoke Jesus saying, "I am the Light of the world, he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the Light of life.”  (The Gospel, John 8:12)

Jesus said, "While ye have the Light, believe in the Light, that ye may be children of the Light." (The Gospel, John 12:36)

And Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: [30] And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.” (The Gospel, Mark 12:29-30)

Jesus said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. [17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. [18] He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. [19] And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil. [20] For every one that doeth evil hateth the Light, neither cometh to the Light, lest his deeds should be reproved. [21] But he that doeth truth cometh to the Light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.” (The Gospel John 3:16-21)

Then said Jesus unto them, “When ye have lifted up the Son of Man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. [29] And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please Him." [30] As he spake these words, many believed on him. [31] Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; [32] And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (The Gospel, John 8:28-32)

Jesus answered,  “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. [6] That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (The Gospel, John 3:5-6)

Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. [9] Jesus saith unto him, "Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? [10] Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. [11] Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. [12] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. [13] And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. [14] If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. [15] If ye love me, keep my commandments. [16] And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; [17] Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. [18] I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [19] Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. [20] At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. [21] He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him." [22] Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? [23] Jesus answered and said unto him, "If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. [24] He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. [25] These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. [26] But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. [27] Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. [28] Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. [29] And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe." (The Gospel, John 14:8-29)

Jesus said:  “And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. [39] He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." (The Gospel, Matthew 10:38-39)

Jesus said:  “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. [22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? [23] And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." (The Gospel, Matthew 7:21-23)

Jesus said:  “Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. [20] For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. [21] Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: [22] But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.” (The Gospel, Matthew 5:19-22)

Please also see, "Salvation through Faith and Purification".

"God... I am a sinner. I'm sorry for my sins. I want to turn away from sin, but I need Jesus and the Holy Spirit to help me. Jesus, from this moment on, I accept you as my Lord and Savior. I want to follow you and serve God in the fellowship of your church. I want to receive your Holy Spirit so my love for God will grow. Being filled with God's Love instead of sin, is how I will purify my soul. I ask these things in your name, Jesus the Christ. Amen."

If you sincerely repented for all your sins; and if you sincerely believe with all your heart that Jesus is your Lord and Savior; and if you sincerely want to follow him and live your life according to God’s Authority and not your own, then you should feel a change within you. This change is the Love of Jesus (which is also the Love of God—the Holy Spirit) being welcomed by your soul. Be happy! You have just begun a new walk in Christ, a new journey to eternal Salvation.

As we walk with Jesus and get to know him as our Lord and Savior, it is important to remember he is also our friend. Talk with him every day and throughout the day. Ask Jesus for guidance and wisdom through the Gospel. Tell him about your concerns and worries. Ask Jesus to help you overcome your fears. Share your joys and achievements with him as well as your failures and disappointments. Jesus wants us to know his presence in both.

If we truly live our lives according to the Gospel (see, "Teachings of Jesus"), we will feel the Love of Jesus and the Holy Spirit growing in us, day-by-day. Remember, Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit his entire life. He wants us to know how it feels to have the Holy Spirit (God's Love) dwelling in us just as the Holy Spirit dwelt in him. This is how we enter the Kingdom of God.

Jesus was so serious about wanting us to understand the importance of having the Holy Spirit dwell in us that he said we must "eat his flesh and drink his blood" if we hoped to enter the Kingdom of God with him. This means we have to become just like Jesus, living the type of life he lived according to God's Authority, before we can begin to spiritually grow in God's Love. As Jesus said, "The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: [21] Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! For behold, the kingdom of God is within you." (The Gospel, Luke 17:20-21).

Our love for God is perfected through Jesus who teaches us how to free our hearts and souls from worldly desires and sin. Freeing our hearts and souls from worldly desires and sin allows the Love of God (the Holy Spirit) to grow in us. Becoming filled with the Love of God is how our souls become pure enough to enter the Kingdom of God.

We will know when we have entered the Kingdom of God when our only desire is to feel the Love of God dwelling in us, instead of sin. Feeling the Love of God dwelling in us at all times is how we feel at peace with God, ourselves and others through good times and bad.

In order to resist the temptation of sin from the demons who want to separate us from the Love of God, we need the Love of Jesus and the Holy Spirit to continually dwell in us. We should say a "sinner's prayer" as often as we need so the Love of God will grow in us, day-by-day, until we have no desire to sin again.

Remember, the Love of Jesus and the Holy Spirit want to dwell within us so we can free our souls from the demons of pride, greed, envy, anger, resentment, jealousy, lust, self-indulgence, excessiveness, etc., that lead us to sin. As Jesus helps to free ourselves from these demons we will feel the Love of God growing stronger and stronger in us transforming our souls to a level of inner-peace, strength and enlightenment about God, ourselves and the world that we never knew possible.


What is the "Sinner's Prayer?"
The "sinner’s prayer" is a confession made before Jesus and God that we want to avoid sin and surrender ourselves to living according to God’s Authority, and not our own.

There are different variations of the "sinner’s prayer”. The version you just read in the paragraphs above is for those who have decided to sincerely accept Jesus into their heart and follow God's Teachings.

Other versions of the “sinner’s prayer” are meant to help us grow in our love for God. We grow in our love for God when we avoid sin. Sin is any word, desire, action or feeling that prevents us from feeling God’s Love within us at all times. Sin is what prevents our hearts and souls from being filled with the Love of God (the Holy Spirit).

We will know when we are being separated from God’s Love when we cannot feel the presence of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. The Holy Spirit does not want to mingle with sin. The more sin we have in our hearts, and the more demons that have a grip on our souls, the less the Holy Spirit can dwell in us. 

If we want to feel the Holy Spirit growing within us, we have to free our hearts, minds and souls from worldly desires and sinful feelings. We do this by asking Jesus to cleanse us from our sins and to teach us how to grow in our love for God. Jesus taught us how we can begin to grow in our love for God when he said, "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment." (The Gospel, Mark 12:30)
 
The more we grow in our love for God the less we have a desire to do those things that cause us, and others, sorrow and pain (sin). The more we free our hearts, minds and souls from the sorrow and pain caused from sin, the more we can receive the full power of God’s Love through the Holy Spirit (which is an amazing feeling!).

The more we receive God's Love the more we realize what truly makes our hearts and souls happy, peaceful and content—and that is to feel the Love of God dwelling in us at all times.
 
As our souls become more happy, peaceful and content, the easier it becomes to avoid sin because we stop desiring what we think makes us happy in this world, and instead, desire the only thing that truly makes us happy—and that is to feel God’s Love dwelling in us at all times. This is when we not only know we have been Saved we can feel it too!
 
A Prayer to Overcome Temptation and Sin
Remember, no sin or demons are allowed in Heaven. This is why God gave His Son and His Holy Spirit to mankind. So our hearts can be cleansed from sin, and our souls can be purified and freed from demons, before we die.

God gave Jesus the power to forgive sins (see, The Gospel, Mark 2:1-12). It is okay to give our pain—our sin—to Jesus. He can handle it. Jesus conquered sin when he died on the cross and rose from the dead giving us a New Covenant, a new relationship with our Father in Heaven—a relationship based in love and forgiveness of sins just as a parent continues to love and forgive their child when they have done something wrong.

If we are sincere in our desire to remove sin from our hearts, we first have to ask God to forgive us for our sins. However, God wants nothing to do with our sins. Sin is the fruit of the Evil One—Satan. God wants us to confess our sins to Him so we are aware that we have sinned against Him, however, it is God's Son who takes away our sins. God will forgive us if we truly repent for our sins, but it is His Son who washes away the sin from our hearts. This is why we give honor and praise to the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

If we have already accepted Jesus into our hearts, but have fallen to the temptations of the Evil One and sinned again, we can ask God to forgive us for our sin. We also have to ask Jesus to wash away our sin. But before we ask Jesus to cleanse us from our sin, there is something we must do if we want God to forgive us for our sins:
  

Jesus said:  "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: [15] But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (The Gospel, Matthew 6:14-15) 

"Jesus, I have sinned. I’m sorry for my sin. Please cleanse me from my sins... Jesus, I do not want to sin again but I am weak. Please send your Holy Spirit to strengthen me. I need the Holy Spirit to stay with me so my love for God will grow. It is only through God's Love through the Holy Spirit that I can be free from the demons that lead me to sin. Being filled with God's Love, instead of sin, is how I will purify my soul. I ask these things in your name, Jesus. Amen."

Jesus said:  “And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. [14] I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. [15] I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. [16] They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. [17] Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. [18] As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. [19] And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. [20] Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; [21] That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. [22] And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: [23] I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. [24] Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. [25] O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. [26] And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.” (The Gospel, John 17:13-26)

Jesus wants us to become “one” with him so we can become pure of heart and soul like him and be worthy to stand in the presence of our Father in Heaven. We become one with Jesus through the Love of God, the Holy Spirit. Because of this, we have to be aware there is someone who despises our souls feeling the Love of God. This "someone" is the Evil One—Satan.

Always remember: "The purpose of the Devil is to separate us from God's Love." This is what happens when separate ourselves so far away from God that our souls no longer feel the presence of God's Love dwelling in us.

We can literally feel ourselves being pulled away from feeling the Love of God when we begin to think evil thoughts. Our minds are the birthplace of sin. This is how we know demons are real. Demons live within our souls and whisper to our minds how "enjoyable" it is to sin. They tell us there are no consequences for our sin. They are experts at convincing us it is okay to hurt others and ourselves by committing a sin. Convincing us to sin is how demons slowly separate us from feeling the Love of God.

Demons are also experts at making us think they do not exist. That little voice in your mind telling you, "This is ridiculous. What nonsense! There’s no such thing as demons…" is in fact, a demon speaking to you right now.

Demons are experts at whispering other things like, "This is not really a sin if you do this because..." or, "It's not your fault you are about to sin, that person is making you sin..." Demons are constantly providing excuses for us not to take responsibility for our sins.

It is the duty of every demon to keep our minds and hearts preoccupied with everything in this world except the Love of God. Demons do not want us to feel the presence God’s Love dwelling within us because they know this is how we can free our souls from their grip. Demons will do anything they can not to give up the sanctuary of living in our souls. They are parasites who use our souls to fulfill their desire to sin. Sadly, many people do not realize how these demons are dragging their souls down into the pit of darkness to live with them.

Anyone who has asked Jesus into their heart knows that Jesus immediately cleanses us of our sins once we accept him as our Lord and Savior. We know this because we can literally feel the Love of Christ wash away our sins from our heart. However, it is the demons that are still in our souls that remind us of our old sins and encourage us to sin again, and again. This is why we must purify our souls from demons. We do this by inviting the Holy Spirit to strengthen our souls with the Love of God after we have asked Jesus to cleanse us from our sins. 
 
More Proof Demons are Real
Here is a sure way to know when a demon has a grip on our soul. Demons cannot stand to hear the truth. We can actually feel them moving around in us when we (they) begin to hear the truth. Our chests become tight and our breathing and heartbeat quickens. It feels like someone has wrapped their arms around our heart and soul and is squeezing as tight as they can. This "someone" is a demon preparing to fight to keep a grip on our soul.

Demons are afraid of us learning the truth because they know once we understand the truth about our desires and actions, we will realize how we have been causing us, and those who we love, sorrow and pain. Demons fear that once we understand how we have been causing ourselves and others sorrow and pain, we will want to be free from their grip.

Remember, demons are parasites. They need our souls so they can live their lives through us. They also want as many demons as possible weighing on our souls so they can drag us down into the pit of darkness where we will become as miserable, angry, lonely and bitter as they are. This is why they will do whatever they can to stay wrapped around our souls. This is why they tell our minds what we are doing “is not really a sin” or “not really our fault.” This is why they make us close our ears and walk away from someone who is telling us the truth.

Jesus spoke the Truth when he told us we are to live our lives according to the Word of God. Jesus is the Spiritual Light of God. People who have accepted Jesus and God are hungry to hear the Word of God because they know it draws them closer to the Light of God and away from darkness. As Jesus said, “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; [32] And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (The Gospel, John 8:31-32)

Remember, Demons do not want us to be free from them. They will do anything they can to keep our minds away from the Truth so they can keep our hearts and souls in darkness where they are "safe". Demons need to live in the dark shadows of our hearts and souls so they can convince our minds to stay away from anything that might expose us (and them!) to the Light of God, which is also the Love of God. Demons want us to stay far away from the Love of God because they know once we begin to receive the Love of God, we can destroy them.  
 
Are You Afraid of Demons when You See Them?
Here is another way to be sure that demons exist. Demons want us to be afraid of them when we see them "acting out" in someone we know, or acting out in someone we pass by on the street. Demons also want us to be afraid of them when we see them in movies or read about them in books. They want us to be afraid because they fear we might discover they really do exist. Think about it. If we cannot face our demons, how can we conquer them?
 
Can you think of a time in your life when you behaved a certain way you did not like, or acted in a manner that was self-destructive? Maybe you acted this way for years before you realized what you were doing was hurting yourself and those who you love. When you look back at that time in your life, do you ever wonder how you acted that way in the first place?

Anytime we act in a way that hurts ourselves, or others, we can be sure there is a demon in our mind and soul encouraging us to do things we will later regret. Remember, it is a demon’s duty to corrupt our hearts, minds and souls with sin so we lose our connection with God. It is their duty to fill our hearts with so much fear, hate, ignorance, loneliness, despair, envy, greed, lust, resentment, etc., that we continually say, and do things, that separate ourselves further and further from feeling the Love of God:
 

"Indeed the safest road to Hell is the gradual one—the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts."

                                                 "The Screwtape Letters"  by C.S. Lewis

What are Your Demons?
There are many different kinds of demons. There are "demons of dependency" like sex, gambling, alcohol, gossip, thrill seeking, entertainment, materialism, television, wanderlust, etc. They are demons because they are the little voices who tell our hearts and minds we need these things in life to feel “happy and alive,” when in reality, all we really need is the love and fellowship of God to feel happy and alive.

There are other demons like anger, pride, resentment, greed, money, power, lust, jealousy, fear, ignorance, loneliness, etc. Many finding their way into our minds when we were younger then living in our hearts throughout our lives polluting our souls by our words and actions. Words and actions that have hurt ourselves, and those who we care about, for years and years.

Yes, demons are real whether we want to believe they are or not. Now that you understand how they are real, you have to ask yourself this question: “Why would I want a demon living their life through my soul?”

Remember, when we need the strength to resist the temptation of demons, we can ask the Holy Spirit to help us. When we stumble in our walk with Christ and sin again, we can ask Jesus to forgive us. We should say a “sinner’s prayer” (see above) as often as we need so our love for God will grow, day by day, until we have no desire to sin again. This is how we purify our hearts from sin and free our souls from demons so we are able to enter the Kingdom of God where no sin or demons are allowed.

Keep the Evil One and his demon servants away. Carry the Word of God in your heart so it is with you everywhere you go. Help the Holy Spirit purify your soul by surrounding yourself with music and literature that speaks of God and all His Teachings.

Our main goal in life should be to enter the Kingdom of God. We do this when we accept the Love of Jesus into our hearts and believe the Holy Spirit is here to help us live our lives according to God's Authority as Jesus taught us. This is how our hearts and souls become purified and are made perfect in one Love with Jesus Christ, our Heavenly Father, and each other.