Schizophrenic Disorder

Ephesians 6:12 

"We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places."

The reason the term Schizophrenia came to be was that people were too afraid to call it what it is. Anyone who is Schizophrenic is actually demon possessed or demon oppressed. There are demons in them or on the outside trying to harass them. Most say if someone is even a little Christian, they cannot have demons on the inside. They can have demons pestering them on the outside though. 

Most people have probably felt this but didn't even realize it. The main demon that I feel has messed with me most of the time is depression, or a spirit of heaviness. Spirits can be passed down through generations. The Bible says the sins of the fathers are passed down to the 6th and 7th generation. Whatever your dad struggled with, you also might struggle with that same thing. For some it is anxiety, or a spirit of fear. That is the main spirit that Schizophrenics struggle with. 

The issue is a matter of faith. Either you have faith in God and what he said, or you don't. When you become paranoid, you are having faith in Satan and his demons and what they tell you, rather than in what the Bible says. You lose sight of the promises of God and begin to believe what demons tell you instead. 

I remember thinking, in relationships your faith doesn't have to be in the other person. It can be rather in God, that God will help keep the two of you together. When you start to lose that faith that God will watch over you well, you start to believe what demons tell you instead. 

What happens in the mind of a Schizophrenic is they create a movie in their mind that is solely based on imagination. Nothing that they believe is happening is actually happening. It is all in their head. The song that makes me think of this illness is "Zombies in your head...." They are full of imagined fears that they can't seem to stop. That is why medication can be helpful with anyone in this state. If they can't stop their obsessive fearful thoughts, the medication will help to calm their mind down. It helps that person's mind to stop engaging with the demons. 

Why does God allow someone to be messed with by demons in this way? I don't know. That is a question I have had for the past 4 years since it happened to my ex-husband. We all have free will, unfortunately. We can choose to have the Holy Spirit lead us, or we can choose to be led by demons. Every day, we get to decide if we want to follow the light or the darkness. 

Romans 8:4-15 talks about this in detail, "So God condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 

Walk in the spirit, not in the flesh. Be led by God's Holy Spirit and nothing else, so that you will have peace. 

Here are great verses on the topic of Schizophrenia:

1 John 4:1 

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Philippians 4:8 

Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Isaiah 40:31 

They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Romans 12:2 

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Isaiah 26:3 

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Psalm 121:1-8 

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand.

Philippians 4:13 

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Mark 1:24-45 

The demon in the man said, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 

2 Timothy 1:7 

God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

James 1:8 

He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

1 Peter 5:7-10 

Cast all your anxieties on God, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Philippians 4:6-7 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 5:7 

Cast all your anxieties on God, because he cares for you.

Luke 1:37 

Nothing will be impossible with God.

Jeremiah 17:9 

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?

Isaiah 41:10 

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

John 14:6 

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

John 10:10 

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

Matthew 4:24 

Jesus' fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Proverbs 4:

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

Mark 6:13 

They cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them.

2 Corinthians 10:5 

We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.

Luke 10:17-27 

The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” 

Psalm 103:1-4

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Psalm 23:1-6

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 

Romans 10:13 

Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

John 8:32 

You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Mark 5:1-13

They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes. And when Jesus had stepped out of the boat, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit. He lived among the tombs. And no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain, for he had often been bound with shackles and chains, but he wrenched the chains apart, and he broke the shackles in pieces. No one had the strength to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and on the mountains he was always crying out and cutting himself with stones. When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!” For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area. A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.” He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs. 

Matthew 22:39 

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Proverbs 28:13 

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Proverbs 27:17 

As iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 3:5-8 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.

Psalm 34:17-20 

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.

John 16:33 

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 

May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.