"All theologians and philosophers agree that the heavenly bodies are guided and directed by certain spiritual mediums. But those spirits are superior to our minds and souls, just as the heavenly bodies are superior to other bodies, and therefore they can influence both the mind and the body of a man, so that he is persuaded and directed to perform some human act." - From The Malleus Malleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger, Part I. Question 2.
"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For 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.
Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication for all the saints." - Ephesians 6:11-18 (ESV).
Each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor. 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (BSB)
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and will bring to your remembrance all things that I have said to you. - John 14:26 (ESV)
Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man--of him who acts with excessive pride. - Proverbs 21:24 (BSB)
They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression. - Psalm 73:8 (BSB)
The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. - Proverbs 5:22 (BSB)
This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty. - Psalm 27:13 (KJB)
