The Phenomena of a Passive Mind 533
Since their heads are bursting with thoughts, how can their mouths
not be abounding with words too? A mind which cannot listen to
others but demands that others listen to it is a sick mind. While it is
true that some Christians are talkative by nature, nevertheless,
unknowingly they may in fact be instruments in the hands of evil
spirits. Many Christians are like talking machines which are run by
outside powers.
How many there are who cannot restrain their tongues from
gossiping, jesting and backbiting. Their heart is clear but they are
unable to end or restrict these unprofitable words. It seems that as
soon as ideas have moved into their mind and before there has been
any opportunity to think them through, they have already become
words. Thoughts rush in waves, compelling the person to speak. The
tongue is out of control of the mind and the will. A torrent of words
is uttered without thinking or choosing. Sometimes they are spoken
against the intent and will of the speakers. Later reminded by others,
they wonder why they thus spoke. These are all due to the passivity
of the mind. Satanic elements can engage man’s tongue through
man’s immobilized mind. They begin by mixing their thoughts with
man’s thought, and then they proceed to mix their words with man’s
words.
The Christian must unmistakably understand that all his utterances
have to be the result of his own thinking. Any word which bypasses
the process of thinking is formulated by the wicked spirits.
ObstinacyAfter a person’s mental faculty has declined into passivity and is
occupied by the powers of darkness, he categorically refuses to listen
to any reason or evidence once he has made a decision. He views any
attempt by anyone to make him understand better as an
encroachment on his liberty. He deems them most foolish, for they
can never know what he know! His concepts may be totally wrong,