No one can break
into the house of a strong man in order to plunder his goods, unless he first ties up the strong man. Then indeed, he can plunder his house.
Truly, I say to you, every sin will be forgiven humankind, even insults to God, however numerous. But whoever slanders
the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. He carries the guilt of his sin forever.”
This was their sin when they said, “He has an unclean spirit in him.”
REFLECTION:
"United we stand, divided we fall.” I heard this saying for the first time from my parents, then later from my primary
teachers whenever we have a common task to do. Disunity indeed scatters people while unity strengthens and enables a group to reach its goal.
Unity has to start within oneself – myself. If I am a disintegrated person, I cannot promote unity in the family, community, or society.
An outside factor is also needed for a person to be integrated and for a family, community, or society to be united, namely, the Holy Spirit.
Jesus promises an Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send to teach us everything and remind us of all Jesus’ teaching (John 14:26).
My life experience confirms this. My devotion to the Holy Spirit has led me to religious congregation, where I find a happy and meaningful life.
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