As Oprah and Eckhart Tolle reviewed chapter 5 of the book A New Earth, the two discussed “the body of pain,” as Eckhart calls it.
Tolle: “But don’t underestimate the ability of the painbody to extract something, to knock you out again, to push some kind of button, and you’ll find yourself reacting again. Because painbodies are very cunning, very intelligent. And they know exactly what will knock you out and what will make you react.
Oprah: “You talk about it like it’s a creature that’s like an alien force inside of us. Yeah.”
Tolle: “Yeah, that’s how I see it.”
Here both Eckhart and Oprah identify the demonic activity that seeks to tempt and torment us all, ultimately causing torment and wreaking havoc in our lives.
Humans often confuse lust with love. Lust is possessive, claiming property and rights. Lust wants immediate gratification and is demanding. Since lust is impatient and controlling, the quickest way to cut the chains of its demonic handiwork is to stay in love. “Love is patient, kind, not envious, nor does it care for itself” (see 1 Corinthians 13). Lust is self-centered and selfish, while love, on the other hand, is selfless and cares about the welfare of others. Therefore, when you interact with a person who is not alive and motivated by love, their self-interest finally comes to the fore and shows. The more deeply and strongly attached you are to your own agenda, the easier it is for demon spirits to find room to play in your soul. And not just games, but space to operate and work through them wreaking havoc on relationships (professional and personal).
Remain in the love of God by being connected, rooted and grounded in Him; where his identity and security are found. While you dwell in love, demonic spirits will not have access or play with you. As you discover the liberating freedom of living a life of love, old emotional attachments and the tendency to react quickly to circumstances will fade in the light of God’s glory and goodness. Then the “pain-body” of demonic activity will be put to rest because you will have withdrawn from the drama and said goodbye to demonic play and power grabbing.
“Love one another with brotherly love, preferring one another with honor” (Romans 12:10).
“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God that your whole spirit, soul, and body may be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 5:23).
“And the God of peace will shortly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen” (Romans 16:20).