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After these determinations have been made, the Church recommends experienced physicians to determine whether there is a medical explanation for the behaviour of the individual.<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/> When a true possession is recognized, the poor one is to be committed to the care of a [[Minister (Christianity)|minister of the Church]] who teaches sound doctrine, is of a blameless life, who does nothing for the sake of filthy lucre, but does everything from the soul.<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/> The pastor is then to diligently inquire what kind of life the possessed one led up to this point and lead him or her through the law to the recognition of his [[sins]].<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/> After this admonition or consolation has taken place, the works of a natural physician are to be used, who will cleanse the possessed one from malicious fluids with the appropriate medicines.<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/> The Pastoral Handbook then states:{{cquote|

After these determinations have been made, the Church recommends experienced physicians to determine whether there is a medical explanation for the behaviour of the individual.<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/> When a true possession is recognized, the poor one is to be committed to the care of a [[Minister (Christianity)|minister of the Church]] who teaches sound doctrine, is of a blameless life, who does nothing for the sake of filthy lucre, but does everything from the soul.<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/> The pastor is then to diligently inquire what kind of life the possessed one led up to this point and lead him or her through the law to the recognition of his [[sins]].<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/> After this admonition or consolation has taken place, the works of a natural physician are to be used, who will cleanse the possessed one from malicious fluids with the appropriate medicines.<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/> The Pastoral Handbook then states:{{cquote|

*Let ardent prayers be poured forth to God, not only by the ministers of the Church, but also by the whole Church. Let these prayers be conditioned, if the liberation should happen for God's glory and the salvation of the possessed person, for this is an evil of the body.  

*Let ardent prayers be poured forth to God, not only by the ministers of the Church, but also by the whole Church. Let these prayers be conditioned, if the liberation should happen for God's glory and the salvation of the possessed person, for this is an evil of the body.  

*With the prayers let [[fasting]] be joined, see Matthew 17:21.  

*With the prayers let [[fasting]] be joined, see Matthew 17:21.  

*[[Alms]] by friends of the possessed person, Tobit 12:8-9.  

*[[Alms]] by friends of the possessed person, Tobit 12:8-9.  

*Let the [[Confession of faith|confession of the Christian faith]] be once required of Him, let him be taught concerning the works of the devil destroyed by Christ, let him be sent back faithfully to this Destroyer of Satan, Jesus Christ, let an exhortation be set up to faith in Christ, to prayers, to penitence.<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/>}}

*Let the [[Confession of faith|confession of the Christian faith]] be once required of Him, let him be taught concerning the works of the devil destroyed by Christ, let him be sent back faithfully to this Destroyer of Satan, Jesus Christ, let an exhortation be set up to faith in Christ, to prayers, to [[penitence]].<ref name="Mayes-Lutheran Exorcism"/>}}

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