45 Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.”
Well I don't have a take today. Just questions. For some reason the verses around demons or unclean spirits. Where did they come from? I did some research and best I can tell the bible doesn't actually say where they came from but certainly suggests they exist.
I am a little troubled by all the articles people have written on them. In absence of clarity from the bible people seem to be able to create all sorts of stories and angles or explanations. Maybe its fun for them to imagine but it also seems a little dangerous. I read comments from people and they take the words of others without skepticism.
I find it a little troubling that God wanted to tell us these unclean spirits exist and that they will be taking refuge in people and that this is how it will be with the wicked generation. God says if the spirit comes back to the empty house it will enter. So now I will go on my own possibly dangerous view, but by empty house or person's body that could mean one not filled with the Holy Spirit and therefore at risk. If so anyone who does not believe in Jesus is at risk of unclean spirits looking for refuge.
ok I'll stop babbling now, sorry for the unorganized thoughts. When I started this chapter I didn't foresee thinking about demons and their role in this world.
knut
I'm with ya! Its unsettling to think about the spirit world. The think there is a war going on around us, and the idea that there are evil things that are constantly attacking us.....that's pretty scary. I also think its dangerous to spend too much time trying to figure the details, like where the demons came from. You are right. I think that is a good question, but takes the focus off of the intent of the story....which is the fact that the demonic is completely under the control of Jesus and the Father. There is no question by the demons when Jesus commands them to do something. They instantly revert to a state of begging.
ReplyDelete39 He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign!
This is my verse out of this chapter. I'm one of those people that say this to myself, "God, if this is really you...then show me a sign." But this verse is telling me that approach comes from a place of little faith. Only a person who doesn't really believe, would ask for that. hmmmmm.
good take today. I enjoy the rambling and the questioning. I think that's exactly what we should be doing.
tp