Devil

Who is he?

The devil is a religious and mythological character: the supreme demon of evil, the ruler of hell, the instigator of people to commit sin, the personification of absolute evil. The typical form of a specific representation is a snake or dragon, a lizard and other reptiles.

In Christianity

In Christianity, the devil is best known by the name Satan. Modern forms of Christianity consider the devil to be an angel who rebelled against God. He is credited with hatred of humanity and God's creations in general, opposition to God, spreading lies and chaos in human souls. Other Christian movements consider the devil to be the embodiment of human vices and passions.

Satanism

Satanism and similar religions view the devil as the supreme god. The image and mythology are usually borrowed from Christianity. In the Church of Satan, the devil is viewed as the primary state of humanity, and the existence of superbeings: both God and the devil - is denied.

Appearance

Very striking appearance, slightly squinted eyes, reflecting cunning and a bright mind, age most often from thirty to forty years old, sometimes up to fifty. The look is piercing, as if x-rayed, the eyes are dark gray, brown, but the iris will always be very dark. A humped nose, hair from dark brown to black, sometimes red, can be gray. Well built, has a beautiful figure, can be "pumped up", height above average, often even tall. Strong arms and large shoe size. Watches his appearance, likes to dress well, prefers expensive things.

Personality

to subjugate people around him to his will, easily gains trust, is not averse to manipulation. Does not consider lying to be something unacceptable and uses it to achieve his goals. An intriguer and an egoist, for whom personal well-being comes first, and then everything else. Mercantile. He measures absolutely everything with money, the concept of friendship and love is an empty phrase for him, if it is profitable, he will "be friends" with anyone. An aesthete, adores beautiful things, loves life "with taste", is popular with women and is known as a heartthrob and Don Juan. Has a tendency to all kinds of perversions and distortions.

History

Having created man, God gave him the earth as his own: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.’” But man, having disobeyed God and departed from Him, became susceptible to the influence of demonic forces upon him, and fell under the dominion of the devil. Thus the devil began to rule over the one who was supposed to rule on earth. In this connection, St. Cyril of Alexandria called the devil the enslaver of the world, and in this connection the devil was called in Scripture the prince of the world. Of course, the true Ruler of the world is not the devil, but the Lord. Note that the prophet Isaiah, proclaiming Christ, called Him the prince of peace: "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Before the Coming of Christ into the world, man had not yet been redeemed and did not possess those saving means with which the Lord later endowed the Church. Meanwhile, the devil's power over man was not unlimited. The devil "ruled" people to the extent that the Lord allowed him to do so, and to the extent that they themselves, in view of their weakness and sinfulness, bowed to his will. The book of Job clearly testifies to this. Thus, for example, by allowing Satan to tempt Job, God limited him. With the Coming of Christ, with His Victory over the devil and hell, the devil's ability to commit evil was significantly reduced, as, in fact, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself promised: "Now is the judgment of this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out." In the Revelation of St. John the Theologian it is reported that as a result of this Victory the devil was bound for a thousand years. Let us note that when performing the rite of catechumenate, the person preparing to receive Baptism not only publicly renounces Satan, but also blows and spits in his direction as a sign of contempt.

Does the devil know what's in our hearts?

Only God knows the hearts completely and entirely. As follows from various works on asceticism, the devil can partly know about both good and evil thoughts, but only partly, that is, not always and not about all. And he, of course, knows the deceit and malice that he himself sows in those who serve him. “If I have an evil thought, then the devil knows it, because he himself sows it in me,” writes St. Paisius the Athonite. “If I now want to go somewhere and do a good deed, for example, save some person, then the devil does not know about it. However, if the devil himself prompts a person: “Go and save such and such,” that is, throws him such a thought, then he himself will spur on his pride and therefore will know what is in this person’s heart.”

How to recognize the devil's networks?

Venerable Abba Dorotheus points out: “Why is the devil called not only an enemy, but also an adversary? He is called an enemy because he is a misanthrope, a hater of goodness, and a slanderer; and he is called an adversary because he tries to hinder every good deed. If someone wants to pray, he resists and hinders him with evil memories, captivity of the mind, and despondency. If someone wants to give alms, he hinders with love of money and stinginess. If someone wants to be vigilant, he hinders with laziness and negligence, and thus he resists us in every deed when we want to do good. Therefore, he is called not only an enemy, but also an opponent. But through humility all the weapons of the enemy and the adversary are broken.” How can one recognize the devil’s snares? St. Venerable Abba Dorotheus Paisius the Athonite writes: “Having humility, we are able to recognize the devil’s nets, because through humility a person is enlightened and becomes related to God. Humility is what makes the devil crippled.”

Should we be afraid of the devil?

The New Testament tells us that persecution of Christians is the work of the devil, but we should not be afraid of him: “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that he may test you; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.” In order to lead a godly life in such a world, to resist the wiles of the devil, and not to suffer the same fate as him, we are given the advice in the Scripture: “Be sober, be vigilant: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” Christians must fight the devil and, with God’s help, overcome him: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” At the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, the devil will be forever “cast into the lake of fire and brimstone.”

Quote

"The devil has no power or authority over a believer who goes to church, confesses, and takes communion. The devil only barks at such a person, just like a toothless dog. However, he has great power over an unbeliever who has given him rights over himself. The devil can even bite such a person to death - in this case, he has teeth and he torments the unfortunate person with them. The devil has power over the soul in accordance with the rights it gives him."

Preparing for the ritual

Before you begin the ritual, you need to prepare your workspace. Choose a quiet and remote room where you will not disturb the peace and will not be interrupted. Make sure that there are no objects in the room that could attract attention or lead to unforeseen consequences.

Symbols and Attributes

You will need symbols and attributes related to the occult and demonology. For example, you will need the Table of the Seven Devils, which is one of the most famous symbols related to summoning demons. You will also need the Book of Enoch, which contains information about rituals and ancient demons.

Spell

Begin the ritual by reciting a spell that is chosen according to your goals. For example, if you wish to summon the Devil, you might use the spell from the Book of Enoch: "Devil, I call you to me to answer my questions and assist me in my work. I bring you tribute and respect, and I am ready to serve you in any form."

Call

After casting the spell, resort to invoking demons and the Devil. This may involve the use of talismans, spells, and ritual dances. It is important to remain calm and focused on your goal.

Letting go

Once you have achieved your goals, do not forget to perform a ritual of release. This may include thanking the demons and the Devil for their help, as well as protective rituals to protect yourself from negative influences. Please note that summoning demons and the Devil is a very dangerous and risky practice. If you decide to explore occult practices, remember the precautions and do not forget about moral principles.