Summary
The heart of this passage focuses on the true identity of Jesus as evidenced by His power to heal. It is most remembered, however, for Jesus revelation of an “unforgivable sin”. As scholars argue over defining it, Christians worry over accidentally committing it. Meanwhile, any practical application of Jesus’ teaching is lost in the pursuit of something that God clearly didn’t want us to understand. Just as no one ever rejects Jesus unintentionally, no one ever ascribes the power of the Holy Spirit to Satan accidentally. What Jesus does want us be careful to do is to weigh our words carefully—especially when ascribing things to God or Satan. Our words, according to Jesus, show the condition of our hearts. That is why Jesus can say that words will condemn us or justify us, since they reveal more about our hearts than about what we are talking about.
Bible References
- Matthew 12:22 - 37
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