How and Why Do Demons Enter in a person’s Mind and Body

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Narrative: Welcome to Insights on Healing Podcast. Our Episode title is: How and why do demons enter into a person’s mind and body. You will learn how to prevent this from happening.

I am Joan M. Blake, an author, and I am your host. Insights on Healing Podcast includes the reading of scripture, praying, reading from one of my books, or interviewing individuals who found purpose in their lives through the healing power of God.

The purpose of this podcast is to provide content which brings emotional healing and restoration to mothers who have had a difficult past and are currently experiencing difficulties. A focal point of this podcast is reflecting on scripture verses and praying for my audience. I pray as you listen to this episode, that God would bless you with inner strength, purpose, and provide you with the hope that you have been longing for.

For the next eight weeks, I will be discussing demonology

But Today, I will be focusing on how and why demons enter a person’s mind and body.

Demons seek access to a person’s life to influence, oppress, or even possess them. There are various ways this can happen:

A. Through Open Doors (Ephesians 4:27)

“Neither give place to the devil.” (Ephesians 4:27, KJV)

Paul warns believers not to give the devil an opportunity or foothold. When a person engages in sin, trauma, or disobedience to God’s word, they may create an opening that allows demons to enter and take control. Here are some common ways this happens:

1. Unrepented Sin – Engaging in sinful behaviors (such as sexual immorality, hatred, envy, idolatry, or substance abuse) can invite demonic oppression (Galatians 5:19-21).
2. Unforgiveness and Bitterness – Holding onto resentment creates an entry point (2 Corinthians 2:10-11). Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake,
3. Occult Practices – Participation in witchcraft, fortune-telling, Ouija boards, or new-age spirituality opens doors to demonic influence (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you.
4. Addictions – Substance abuse, pornography, or other addictive behaviors can enslave a person spiritually (1 Corinthians 6:12). ¹² “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.
5. Trauma and Emotional Wounds – Deep wounds, especially from abuse or rejection, can make a person vulnerable to demonic oppression.
6. Negative Words and Curses – Speaking negativity over oneself or receiving word curses from others can invite demonic bondage (Proverbs 18:21). “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” 
7. Generational Curses – Demonic influence can pass through family bloodlines due to past sins or covenants (Exodus 20:5). You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me,

B. When a Demon Returns (Luke 11:24-26)

“When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first.” (Luke 11:24-26, NIV)

This passage describes a person who was once delivered from demonic influence but failed to remain filled with the Holy Spirit and God’s Word. Key insights include:

1. Demons Wander and Seek Rest – When cast out, demons seek a new home because they desire a host.
2. An Empty House is Vulnerable – If a person does not stay spiritually strong (through prayer, scripture, and obedience to God), the demon can return.
3. The Return is Worse – The returning demon brings more wicked spirits, worsening the person’s condition.

 Search your hearts to find out where you are now. Are you still angry, unforgiving, bitter, still experiencing traumatic feelings? Are you still believing those word curses that have been spoken over you? Are you still addicted? Are you still dealing with occult practices?

Let’s pray. Father,  we come humbly before you asking for your forgiveness for the sins we have committed, the generational curses passed down from past generations, word curses, rejection, occult practices, unforgiveness, and bitterness, and everything that has hindered our spiritual growth. We renounce every sin. We cancel and break the hold that the enemy has on us, and we look to you for deliverance and new life that only you can give in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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