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Distinguishing Alters & Evil Spirits
(This page is primarily for counselors working with MPD or DID,
but may also be valuable to those struggling with this disorder.)
Second, there is a manifestation of the work of the Spirit that is given to certain individuals. "To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues" (I Corinthians 12:10). This work of the Spirit is essential in counseling and spiritual warfare. Again, spiritual discernment goes beyond the natural senses. Jesus relied upon this work of the Spirit. "And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?" (Mark 2:8).
Third, a person who is spiritually mature should have a discerning spirit. "But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man" (I Corinthians 2:15). The word "judgeth" could better be translated "discerns". "A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished" (Proverbs 22:2).
Fourth, there is also some natural indicators that
one may use to bring about discernment. "And
beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man
void of understanding" (Proverbs 7:7). The eyes are often
the window to the soul.
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They act as a defense mechanism. |
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or the primary individual. |
to the individual and alters. |
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or the nursery. |
to promote evil in the family. |
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and other alters. |
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