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newgene87:
This is from Luke 11:24-26. It actually scares me and makes me wonder what was Jesus purpose teaching this parable. Like its the story of my life almost; each time I feel right, trials come and seem worse off than before. Idk exactly what to ask but....I guess, what is Jesus telling us? What is (scriptural) answer to the freedom from this "unclean" spirit that has the ability to gather 7 other more evil spirits? Is there a second witness to this teaching? I feel I need help, cuz if "the words that He speaks are spirit and life" (John6:63) this is causing death to me. My "last state" always end up worst than my first. I would appreciate the feedback.

DougE6:
Hello newgene87

Is there any particular reason you feel this scripture directly applies to you? It sounds like you are wrestling with some sins or habits or addictions? Or am I way off base?

When I read this parable, and its counterpart in Matthew Chap 12 I get the sense that Jesus was speaking to people who did not have the Spirit of God.  Naysayers, Pharisees, Unbelievers. read the surronding passages. Now also notice in Mat 12:44  it says, "I will go back to the home I left." When it gets there and finds the place empty, clean, and fixed up, ...I take note that the old home of the demon spirits was EMPTY. It may have been clean and swept, but empty. Like coming to a house all nice and in order, but UNOCCUPIED. Will squatters come in and take over if no one lives there? Possibly. sounds actually inviting and easy, if EMPTY!

Be filled with the spirit! That is the solution to your struggles.  How can the spirit of Christ and the spirit of demons dwell together. Even if satan is divided his kingdom cannot stand.  Jesus did not cast out devils by the beelsebub, but by the power of God. And what fellowship has light with darkness? Walk in the Light and he is in the Light!

have Faith in God! Have faith in His goodness! Without faith it is impossible to please Him. have faith in God. Put away all the sinful works of unrighteousness. Have NOTHING to do with them. Abstain form all appearance of evil. God rewards those who EARNESTLY seek HIM. BELIEVE THAT.

DougE6:
Also
Let NOT your heart be troubled! Do you believe in Jesus? Then listen to what he says..Joh 14:1  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in meAnd take this scripture to heart...

Php 4:6  Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God.
Php 4:7  Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.

I also pray that God will give you victory over the worry and torment that you are feeling. But remember, it is simple...faith overcomes the world, and you cannot have a troubled heart when you are in faith. Faith is the victory that overcomes the world.

Stop worrying about the powers of the dark side ;D and fill your tank with good things...Php 4:8  Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

Cypress:
Good question. I've often wondered about all those churches that are constantly casting out demons whether they were just making things worse, like "great, now 7 more are coming in." but if this is a parable, then it's not necessarily literal and there is some spiritual implication to it.

mharrell08:
2 Peter 2:20-21  For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them.

Proverbs 26:11  As a dog returns to his own vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

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