The Exorcist Files The Book of Enoch, Demonic Temptation and The Sin of the Occult
Nov 20, 2025
Father Carlos Martins, a Catholic priest and expert on spiritual warfare, dives deep into the complexities of temptation and demonic influence. He explains how physical chemistry and grace interplay in our struggles. Through analyzing biblical references from the Book of Enoch, he highlights its cultural significance despite its exclusion from many churches. Father Martins also tackles moral dilemmas in modern ethics, including honesty in sales and the implications of cosmetic surgery, while warning against the dangers of occult practices like tarot and Ouija.
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Why Temptation Is Universal
- Humans experience temptations from both physical and spiritual dysfunctions, including concupiscence from the Fall.
- Father Carlos Martins emphasizes temptation is lifelong and not itself sinful; yielding is the sin.
Avoid Situations That Invite Sin
- Avoid situations you know will lead you to sin by removing yourself from tempting circumstances beforehand.
- The sinful choice often begins earlier when you place yourself in a risky situation.
Why Enoch Didn't Join The Canon
- The Book of Enoch influenced early Jewish and Christian thought but lacked apostolic origin and theological consistency.
- Only the Ethiopian Orthodox Church accepted it as scripture; other churches excluded it from the canon.
