Matthew 12:45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
[Testimonies 1 pp 299] They yielded their minds to Satan, and he will not release his claims, but holds them captive. No power can deliver the ensnared soul but the power of God, in answer to the earnest prayers of His faithful followers…. It all hearkens back to the title of the Bible study for today Seven Truths About the Battle for Your Mind. For instance, when those two demoniacs of Gadara saw Jesus, they saw in Him the only One who could deliver them from the chains with which the prince of darkness had bound them.
But as they tried to ask for help, the demons spoke instead of them, for they were at that time, under the control of the evil one who utterly disregards your freedom of choice. [S.P Bk 2 pp 312] The words of Jesus penetrated the darkened minds of the men enough for them to dimly realize that One was near who could save them from the demons that tormented them. They fell at the feet of Jesus, worshiping him.
But when they opened their mouths to entreat his mercy, the demon spoke through them and cried vehemently, “What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most-High God, I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not!”…. Matthew 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
Matthew 12:31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
May The Lord add is blessing to the study of His word. God bless!