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Originally Posted by TyronePalmer
Where does the scripture say that 'the thorn in Paul's flesh was an idiomatic expression'?
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By the fact that Paul didn't have a literal thorn stuck into his side, makes the expression an idiom by default.
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I'm sure you know the story of Job right? Didn't God allow Satan to afflict a righteous man?
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Job wasn't immersed by the Holy Spirit the same way Paul was. Additionally, being afflicted and suffering righteously, even under the hand of the devil, is not the same as being demonized.
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And didn't God send a 'lying spirit' into the mouths of the false prophets of Ahab? 1st Kings 22:20-23
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The false prophets were liars and idolaters. No wonder they were so susceptible to evil spirits. But they weren't believers, which is the thrust of your question and comments.
See above. Saul was backslidden and tormented by an evil spirit because he was fallen from grace. This situation, like the one above, doesn't apply to your original question.
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And have you read the scriptures where Paul gave over some brothers to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, and to be taught not to blaspheme?
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Yes, of course. But these people, being blasphemers, should not be considered believers. So see above.
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The Lord said truly "My people perish for lack of knowledge".
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Nice dig. But presumptuous, too. And presumption is usually based in the sin of pride, something God abhors.
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