Spiritual Warfare – Weapons against Demonic Possession and Attacks

‘When the Demon finally spoke through the subject, an ex­pression appeared on the patient's face that could be described only as Satanic.  It was an incredibly contemptuous grin of utter hostile malevolence.......’

A Demon is generally considered to be an evil malevolent spirit whose only desires are to corrupt and torment the souls of mankind, and within Christianity Demons are believed to be fallen angels, who have turned their backs against or who have lost good grace, with God.

Stories of the demonic possession and corruption of human hosts are more common than you may well think, and some of the most popular movies ever made feature such demonic possessions at their core.

Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual warfare is the term given to the concept of Demonic attacks upon humans by Demons, whether this comes in the form of fully fledged demonic possession or lesser harassments upon a person’s thoughts, judgements or actions.

Should you be unlucky enough to fall foul to the attentions of a Demonic entity, there are methods and tools through which you are able to defend yourself, and/or fight back.

Sage

The herb Sage was used as a weapon of spiritual warfare to prevent demonic attacks and banish evil spirits by the Native American Indians, a small evergreen shrub with greyish leaves and purplish flowers Sage can either be stored in bundles to protect specific items from possession or can be burnt to create a purifying smoke bath.

The burning of sage in this manner is known as ‘Smudging’ and Is usually carried out using ritual incense like bundles known as ‘smudge sticks’, alternatively loose dry herbs may be sprinkled over a burning log or indoor fireplace, etc. to achieve the same effect.

Silver

As a weapon of spiritual warfare against demonic possession the Chinese people wear silver jewellery, usually in the form of a locket. Numerous religions and cultures have believed silver to have the power to ward of evil spirits, and protect the wearer from their harms. The Incas believed silver to be the tears of the moon, and its thought that silver is attributed with these powers due to its reflective properties, silver catches the light, and repels the darkness.

The Saint Benedict Medal

As a weapon of spiritual warfare against demonic possession the Saint Benedict medal (also known as ‘the cross of eternal salvation’) is worn or used in order to call down God’s blessing and protection upon the wearer or user. The Saint Benedict medal is considered to be the physical embodiment of a prayer of exorcism against Satan.

Saint Benedict (c. 480 - c. 547) was the son of a Roman noble of Nursia, a small town near Spoleto. Saint Benedict founded twelve communities for monks, the best known of which is his first monastery at Monte Cassino in the mountains of southern Italy.

The Saint Benedict medal is considered to be a valuable aid with regards to performing an exorcism, and as the physical embodiment of Gods will it is thought to be one of the most powerful weapons available to the exorcist locked in spiritual warfare against foul demonic entities.

Prayer

And finally what is thought to be your most powerful weapon of spiritual warfare against demonic possession and harassment is the power of prayer. Virtually every recorded case of Demonic activity has reached its conclusion due to religious intervention. So it's time to ask help for help from the big guy upstairs. A 'simple' exorcism can be performed by any layman simply by asking for help from above by reciting the prayer of Saint Michael.

Saint Michael's Prayer

"Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, thrust into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen".