In this gospel we see the dichotomy - the unclean spirit and the Most Holy One. In the beginning of the passage there is a man with “unclean spirit”. At the middle we read “Jesus, the Most Holy One”.
What is an unclean spirit and what does it do?
- It makes people sick (eg, the example of sick in the gospel)
- It instigate people to do bad things (such as murder, kidnapping, rape etc)
- It makes the people to think negatively (envy, jealous)
- It is sometimes so attractive in its appearance so pleasure seeking though the poison is hidden it in. (for example – the kidnaper thinks that kidnapping makes rich instantly without much effort instead of hard work)
What does The Most Holy One Do?
- He makes the people liberate and enjoy freedom.
- He enables us think rightly and gives us clear vision.
- He makes us act justly and mercifully.
- It inspires us to do good things.
- It is does not teach us easy ways but the way of the cross to have permanent happiness.
Which side are we, on the side of Unclean Spirit or The Most Holy One? We are with the Most Holy One. The next question would be how much effort we are taking to overcome the attractiveness of the unclean spirit. We often fall in to the same sin again and again because of our lack of spiritual strength. The source of spiritual power is at our hand, such as Word of God, our daily spiritual exercises and the sacraments. Do we make use of them to fight against Unclean Spirits?
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