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What is the reason for God's refusal to offer mercy to demons?
What is the reason for God's refusal to offer mercy to demons?
What is the result of the demons' resentment towards humans?
What is the result of the demons' resentment towards humans?
What is the characteristic of a demon's heart according to Fr. Fortea?
What is the characteristic of a demon's heart according to Fr. Fortea?
What is the similarity between demons and humans according to St. John Damascene?
What is the similarity between demons and humans according to St. John Damascene?
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What is the reason for the demons' motivation to cause humans harm?
What is the reason for the demons' motivation to cause humans harm?
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What is the key to humans overcoming the demons' evil motivations?
What is the key to humans overcoming the demons' evil motivations?
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Study Notes
Demons' Motivations
- Pride, possessiveness, and vengeance drive demonic motivations
- Demons' pride has led to the loss of all good things from God and an irrevocable rejection of God
Demons' Psychology
- The capacity to love has been annihilated in the psychology of a demon
- Demons' wills are completely set against truth
Demons' Relationship with God
- Demons have rejected God in a manner that is irrevocable and beyond forgiveness
- God has not offered mercy to demons due to the irrevocable character of their choice
- Demons resent humans and wish to bring them to Hell to suffer
Demons' Behavior
- Demons have no love and their hearts only hate
- They revel in the suffering of others
- They are intelligent and know human weaknesses well
- They will not stop seeking human ruin until souls depart for Judgment
Humanity's Response
- Humans must wage war against demons
- Humans have the opportunity to repent within this life due to God's mercy
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Description
This quiz explores the motivations, psychology, and relationships with God of demons, including their pride, rejection, and lack of capacity for love and truth.