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IS POTUS DEMON-POSSESSED?

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Readers of this blog will know that I have prayed for Donald Trump’s salvation, and that he finds obedience to God’s will as prescribed in Scripture. I have, moreover, rendered myself incapable of casting judgment on his soul, noting that this is the purview of the Lord alone. Instead, I have endeavored to remain critical only of his malicious behavior. And I have speculated that the infatuation by his MAGA apologists is, in fact, a blinding by God – and a test for each of us of our own fidelity to the Lord. Only God knows if such speculation is valid.

But evidence is mounting that POTUS is not simply an unashamed and unrepentant sinner. Let’s be honest…we are long past the diagnosis of classic narcissism.  His relentless evil, hate, greed and self-exaltation can no longer simply be attributed to a debilitating mental disease. It seems far more probable that Trump is under a demonic influence.

In fact, it is quite likely, America, that the nation’s nuclear codes are controlled by a demon-possessed egomaniac.

I do not make this assertion lightly. I am exceedingly concerned that such a claim made with or without merit is one that the Lord will judge harshly. Consequently, I have prayed passionately for His guidance before putting it into the blogosphere.

The answer I receive repeatedly is this: “Speak, Tom. Donald Trump serves My purpose in testing those who claim obedience. Be strong in belief and use this time of tribulation to affirm My word. Illuminate hypocrisy and pray that those who look to Trump rather than Me to appease their fears will return to faith.”

I can do nothing myself, but I am blessed that the Lord may use me to illustrate His word and bring back the wayward.

Consider the behavioral parallels between POTUS and the characteristics attributed to malevolent spiritual forces described in the Bible:

  • Sowing Division and Discord: Satan seeks to separate man from God. He does so largely by separating man from man. It logically follows that Satan’s henchmen seek to do the same. Trump’s rhetoric, his tone and his lies are designed to foster division and hostility. What makes this especially demonic is his ambition to divide the CHURCH.
  • Deception and Falsehood: In verse 8:44 in the Gospel of John, Jesus calls the devil “the father of lies.” Scripture frequently associates deception with demonic inspiration. Trump’s lies are so self-serving, so pervasive and, to most, so blatantly false that he is assuredly under the influence of Satan – as, perhaps, are those who believe and perpetuate them.
  • Self-Exaltation: Biblical figures under malevolent influence frequently display persistent self-worship and a hopeless inability to accept responsibility for failure. Needless to say, POTUS’ unceasing boasts regarding his mental acuity, his physical fitness and declaration of unique capability (“I alone can fix it”) – despite all evidence to the contrary – provide testimony to such influence, as does his persistent propensity to shift blame for his poor decisions and outcomes. Most telling, Trump has exalted himself in social media to the status of God, a comparison only a servant of Satan would make.
  • Erratic and Volatile Speech: His verbal rants and middle-of-the-night social media posts excoriating anyone who does not bend the knee are not reflective of a man in control of his senses. That control apparently belongs to the evil one.
  • Mercilessness and Impenitence: Perhaps it is not entirely accurate to suggest POTUS is without mercy. After all, he has pardoned many who violently attacked our nation’s Capitol, who fund his campaign of retribution, and contribute to his personal and familial wealth. But God teaches us to extend mercy to our enemies. Trump’s behavior is the antithesis of such instruction as he seeks vengeance against all who defy him. And, like Satan, he repents of nothing.

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)

The great danger to our society, to our world, and to our church – is that we become so enamored with political power that placates our fears that we fail to recognize the evil associated with it. The Lord has equipped us for this struggle. He has graciously given us His word.

Of course, Scripture does not give us license to look into another person’s soul and pronounce a spiritual diagnosis, as barefaced as such judgment may seem. Could it be that what we are witnessing is simply the catastrophic consequence of unchecked pride, narcissism, greed, hatred and the corrupting influence of power?

I think not. I would argue that the evil perpetrated by the current administration is seeded by demonic influence. But Satan does not need to possess Donald Trump to accomplish destruction. He needs only to persuade millions of people who call themselves Christians to excuse lies, celebrate cruelty, embrace vengeance, worship power and place political loyalty above obedience to Christ.

That is where the real spiritual danger lies.

See also: TRUMP

MAGA: Have You Read the 9th Commandment?

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“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Exodus 20:16

While the Ninth Commandment is sometimes narrowly interpreted as prohibiting lying in court, the broader biblical context illustrates its intended condemnation of all forms of falsehood, slander, misrepresentation and unjust testimony that injure others.

Exodus 23 makes this fact indisputable. Verses 1 and 2 amplify the chapter’s theme:

“You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness. You shall not fall in with the many to do evil, nor shall you bear witness in a lawsuit, siding with the many, so as to pervert justice.”

These verses expand the relevance of the Ninth Commandment far beyond personal honesty. They bring condemnation of falsity and its purposeful proliferation – into the realm of public life, politics and social movements.

You, MAGA, have “joined hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness.” You, MAGA, have purposefully proliferated the nonstop falsehoods that spew from your demigod’s mouth 24/7. You, MAGA, have not offered correction or pushback. Instead, you double-down on deceit because it fits your false narrative about what is moral and what is not.

Let’s be clear: your leader is NOT a moral man. Perhaps that does not matter to you since you applaud him for lowering your taxes by pulling SNAP benefits from the hungry and medical care from the sick. But your sycophantic acceptance and propagation of his self-serving lies put you in direct violation of the Ninth Commandment.

What lies, you ask? Really? Fact checkers estimate that he fabricated more than 30,000 “facts” in his first term alone. It seems he has made at least that many in the past three months regarding the war in Iran. But as a reminder, here are some whoppers:

  • The 2020 election was stolen
  • Obama was not born in the US
  • Mexico would pay for the border wall
  • He would end the Ukraine-Russian conflict within 24 hours
  • “I know nothing about Project 2025”
  • He didn’t pay off Stormy Daniels
  • “I had the largest inauguration crowd ever”
  • No new wars

Obedience to God’s command for truth does not simply mean that we should not invent lies. Equally malevolent in His eyes is the spreading of lies.

Or, perhaps you are just an apologist for POTUS’ falsehoods. That makes you an enabler. And if you are a Christian, it also makes you a hypocrite. Scripture is clear: the Lord hates hypocrisy.

But the deceit you enable and perpetuate does not merely damage reputations and put your salvation at risk; it corrupts entire systems of justice and governance. When leaders, citizens, media figures or activists knowingly spread falsehoods, trust erodes and justice becomes harder to achieve.

Viewed through Exodus 23, the Ninth Commandment is not simply a prohibition against lying. It is a call to reject misinformation, resist groupthink, avoid false accusations, and pursue justice by remaining faithful to the truth—even when the truth is inconvenient to your preferred political cause.