In Matthew 12 Jesus warns that when one unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it sometimes returns. When it sees the house from which it came "empty, swept, and put in order," the unclean spirit returns; and "brings with him seven other spirits."
Thinking of an invasion of unclean spirits may allow me to be more gracious toward those whose behaviors concern me. We live in a culture in which self-determination rules; what if we entertained the thought that not all offenses were the intention or fault of the offender? Such a view might allow me to love the sister or brother whose actions reflect evil. Such a view might enable me to aid them in their struggle rather that call them names and relegate them to the trash-heap.
We don't talk much about unclean spirits. Maybe we ought to do so.
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