Originally Posted by
hoodat
We are all born with a "sin nature". Only through the acceptance of Jesus Christ can we hope to over come it - and even then with imperfect results. We are all flawed, sinful, and imperfect beings even without the help of demons. Allow the Holy Spirit to reside in you and you become a "No Trespassing Zone" for demons.
That being said, many of us have lived for years as expert and enthusiastic sinners. Speaking for myself, I had God in my heart from childhood. But I had him tucked away so deeply that I didn't hear his voice for many years - like forty years.
After about forty years of decadent, profane, selfish, sinful behavior, speech, and thoughts, it is no quick and easy task to clean house. I have let Christ enter my heart, and have made great progress, but let me tell you it's a constant struggle, and not a day goes by that I don't feel like slapping myself up-side the head. jd