Can a person have the Holy Ghost and be demon poss

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Originally Posted by Praxeas

Act 5:1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,
Act 5:2 and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Act 5:3 But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land?
Act 5:4 While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God."

The text does not assume he was a believer...least not filled with the Spirit (Yet). However the "speak" does not mean Satan Himself took possession of this individual. Rather he was influenced to lie.

Perhaps he did receive the Holy Spirit but lost it.

I never said Ananias had a devil. I am simply saying there are believers who do wicked things at times, and think wicked thoughts. God does not always strive with man, but He does to an extent.