And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
If Satan's out here fighting against himself, then his whole operation is falling apart from the inside. How's he supposed to keep any kind of power or control when he's literally working against himself?
A house divided against itself can't stand, even evil needs unity to survive.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is responding to accusations from the Pharisees, who claimed He was casting out demons by the power of Satan after He performed a miraculous healing. This confrontation occurred during Jesus' ministry in first-century Judea, where religious leaders often challenged His authority. Jesus uses this logical argument to expose the absurdity of their claim, emphasizing that a divided force cannot succeed.
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