"Although many believe otherwise, the devil does not have the ability to read minds and thoughts. Our mind is an integral part of our soul, which is made in the image of God.
Just as we are able to sense that something bad has happened the instant our friend walks into the room from the expression on his or her face, to which we respond; “What happened?” so do evil spirits, by studying our behavior and habits, sense what we are about to do. Only God knows our innermost thoughts. Demons have to work from our behaviors and outward actions.
From the lives of saints we also know that clairvoyance was given to saints for the benefit of the souls of His faithful flock, but unrestrained access to our souls (minds) has not been given to demons by our Creator and Lord. "
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