Does the ego attract demons?

[Lady_Love]

I don’t think of demons as a powerful entity but more of a nuisance. It seems to me that when my ego is hurt that what soon follows is a bunch of lies. Where do these lies come from?

For example: I made a mistake at work today and irritated my boss. Immediately I struggled with these voices in my head (not out loud voices, I’m not schizophrenic), tiny voices saying things like, “Why do you even try? You always fail.”, or I get this sensation that I want to run away or statements or thoughts that are radically untrue.

Today’s reading at Mass was when Jesus cast out Legion into the swine. It says the guy was screaming and dwelling near the tombs. I couldn’t help but think the guy was probably screaming to drown out all the lies and badgering or just at his wits end!

Anyhow, Do you think a wounded ego attracts demons?

 

[Robert_Sock]

Yes, a wounded ego will seek out pride as a means of restoring the ego. This is a prime time for evil spirits to enter into someone.

 

[CrimsonThorn]

Yes, a wounded ego will seek out pride as a means of restoring the ego. This is a prime time for evil spirits to enter into someone.

I wouldnt exactly say prime time for entering into someome, but most definitely prime time for them to tempt us.

Like when Jesus started to get hungry in the desert. Thats when Satan struck and tempted Him.

 

[mercytruth]

The psychology of spirituality can be complex, challenging and even fascinating as we learn about ourselves. Abusive shame (such as verbal, physical and sexual) that is committed by a parent, or authority figure against a child has reverberations for that child into adulthood.

This conscious, or unconsious memory of abusive shame may be hidden to the individual, but not to predators, including evil spirits. It is so important for such individuals to flee to the mercy and compassion of God through our Lord Jesus Christ for the healing and protection that they need. Such individuals are greatly loved by God.

For individuals who do not have a history of being shamefully abused, the ego in it’s attempt to flee from dominating oppression, or internal awareness of one’s own weaknesses or imperfections will register these internal conflicts externally, and thus be targets of human and spiritual oppressors.

Just some of my own thoughts from life experiences, which may be incomplete, or even
misconstrued.

God’s peace

micah

 

[Reuben_J]

Yes, because it is human weakness and the Evil One would surely take advantage of it. Our defense is weakened and we open ourselves to the action of the Evil One. However being aware of it is battle half won and we will triumph through prayers because if God is with us who then can be against us.

 

[Lady_Love]

The psychology of spirituality can be complex, challenging and even fascinating as we learn about ourselves. Abusive shame (such as verbal, physical and sexual) that is committed by a parent, or authority figure against a child has reverberations for that child into adulthood.

This conscious, or unconsious memory of abusive shame may be hidden to the individual, but not to predators, including evil spirits. It is so important for such individuals to flee to the mercy and compassion of God through our Lord Jesus Christ for the healing and protection that they need. Such individuals are greatly loved by God.

For individuals who do not have a history of being shamefully abused, the ego in it’s attempt to flee from dominating oppression, or internal awareness of one’s own weaknesses or imperfections will register these internal conflicts externally, and thus be targets of human and spiritual oppressors.

Just some of my own thoughts from life experiences, which may be incomplete, or even
misconstrued.

God’s peace

micah

Thank you for sharing. I rely on God’s protection. I pray that I never rely on myself or my ego to offer protection. pray for me please.