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Matthew 12:24-34 (NLT)

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24 But when the Pharisees heard about the miracle, they said, "No wonder he can cast out demons. He gets his power from Satan, the prince of demons." 25 Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, "Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart. 26 And if Satan is casting out Satan, he is divided and fighting against himself. His own kingdom will not survive. 27 And if I am empowered by Satan, what about your own exorcists? They cast out demons, too, so they will condemn you for what you have said. 28 But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you. 29 30 "Anyone who isn't with me opposes me, and anyone who isn't working with me is actually working against me. 31 32 Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, either in this world or in the world to come. 33 "A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad. 34 You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 25) Unity - Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined
(v. 33) Goodness / Good - Tree is recognized by its fruit
(v. 34) Heart - Overflow of the heart the mouth speaks

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 24) Names of Satan (part II) (2011-05-15)
(v. 24) Names of Satan (part V) (2011-05-18)
(v. 25) Jesus with People - Devil in Disguise (2009-02-21)
(v. 33) Waking Dead - Life to the Full (2010-08-23)
(v. 33) Mind of Christ - Intro (part III) (2011-06-10)
(v. 34) Purpose Driven Life - Sharing Your Message (Godly Passions) (2008-07-14)
(v. 34) First the Kingdom - Trees (part 1) (2010-02-08)
(v. 34) Mind of Christ - Intro (part III) (2011-06-10)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Pharisees (Fehr-iss-ees): set apart
Satan (Seh-tan): contrary; adversary; enemy; accuser