“Blasphemy against the Spirit”
Matthew 12:22-32
Cliff Blair
Jesus heals a demon-possessed man, leading the astonished crowd to wonder if He is the long-awaited Son of David. The Pharisees, unwilling to accept the truth, accuse Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Satan. Jesus exposes the absurdity of their claim; but even more so warns that Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven. We must weigh these words with sobriety.