Demons are the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenlies. They are the lowest in ranking. Over them are the rulers of darkness, then the powers and lastly the prin lities which hold the highest of ranking. Demons operate in groups e.g unforgiveness, bitterness, rejection, hatred, and rebellion. Demons r tied 2 cords in the the heavenlies to the rulers over them. When you cut down the cords with the sword of the Spirit, they r helpless and powerless. They depart quickly from the host in this way.