Counter Argument Rules! (Lk 11: 14-23)

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Slander is a false accusation against someone. And how slander destroyed a lot of people – dressed them out with career opportunities and success only proved that the devil is at work. But Jesus’ fulfilling His mission was never hindered by this. He didn't allow it by exposing their malicious intent through his counter arguments. From here, we can deduce certain truths:

1. Honest people need not panic when someone falsely accused him/her of something. Because in the end the false accusation will fall back on the accuser. However, this is not to treat it as complacency but calls for self-examination. After all, we’re all guilty.
2. Jesus’ mission shows that He is not only interested in the salvation of soul but of the "whole" salvation, the total human person: in the case of the sick returning to full health (body and spirit), sufferers finding comfort and strength.
3. Luke highlighted the words of Jesus, saying: “He who is not with me is against me; and he who does not gather with me scatters.” It leads us to one conclusion: there is no place for neutrality (or being lukewarm) in the Christian life. Either you’re in or out; with or against; on the way or in the way.