How Can Satan Cast Out Satan?

But the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, "He's possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That's where he gets the power to cast out demons." Jesus called them over and responded with an illustration. "How can Satan cast out Satan?" he asked. "A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse. Similarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart. And if Satan is divided and fights against himself, how can he stand? He would never survive. Let me illustrate this further. Who is powerful enough to enter the house of a strong man like Satan and plunder his goods? Only someone even stronger--someone who could tie him up and then plunder his house. Mark 3:22-27

All of these comments that Jesus made to the religious leaders were right on.

-          A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse.  Look at nations involved in civil wars. Our own USA during the Civil War—it certainly had tough times and almost insurmountable problems. It was only by God’s grace that the nation continued.

-          A family that fights will fall apart. Look at failing families. Internal strife leads to failing marriages and failing families.

-          If Satan is divided and fights against himself, how can he stand? He would never survive.

-          If someone breaks into the house of a strong man like Satan to steal from the owner, he can only do that if he ties up the homeowner and then robs his house. People don’t just walk in and take stuff—the homeowner will put up a fight.

Jesus was NOT Satan. Some people obviously thought so…but He proved that He wasn’t. How can Satan cast out Satan? Long story short…life went on and He proceeded to the cross and died for the sins of all mankind. Not everyone believes that Jesus is the Messiah…the Savior for all men. Everyone has a choice. Do you choose to believe in Him as your Savior…or not?

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus—You are pure, honest, righteous, forgiving and sinless. Only You can be the Messiah—the Savior—for all mankind. Satan cannot cast out Satan…and only a pure Savior could be the sacrifice for man. Thank You for being our Messiah—our Savior.

Daily Bible Reading: Psalms 6, 8-10, 14, 16, 19, 21

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