I have dealt with these types in my circle as well. This is a battle of the soul. The soul is what God gave us to allow us to have free will and fully make our own decisions to go one way or another. Another reason why some of the angels (especially satan) grew jealous of humans - because we have a soul and were made in God's image, where as angels are only a spirit. We often say "it's a battle of your mind", but in all reality, it's a battle of your soul. There is no other creation that has a soul except humanity.
This also perfectly explains why in the end times it is said that there will be a "Mark of the Beast", the "Beast" will have complete control over you, and there is also likely the potential for complete "mind control" if you receive the Mark of the Beast (making it nearly impossible to find God/Jesus during the tribulation).
Your soul is what allows you to turn away from something and go your own direction. Your soul is what allows you to turn away from the world and run towards Jesus. No other creation has the ability (free-will via soul) to do this. The enemy wants your soul.
I have dealt with these types in my circle as well. This is a battle of the soul. The soul is what God gave us to allow us to have free will and fully make our own decisions to go one way or another. Another reason why some of the angels (especially satan) grew jealous of humans - because we have a soul and are made in God's image, where as angels are only a spirit. We often say "it's a battle of your mind", but in all reality, it's a battle of your soul. There is no other creation that has a soul except humanity.
This also perfectly explains why in the end times it is said that there will be a "Mark of the Beast", the "Beast" will have complete control over you, and there is also likely the potential for complete "mind control" if you receive the Mark of the Beast (making it nearly impossible to find God/Jesus during the tribulation).
Your soul is what allows you to turn away from something and go your own direction. Your soul is what allows you to turn away from the world and run towards Jesus. No other creation has the ability (free-will via soul) to do this. The enemy wants your soul.