Christ the overpowering adversary of Satan

18th January 2006 Matthew edits chapter 12.22-45 in such a way to place Christ as superior to Satan and the self-righteous who unknowingly align themselves with Satan. Christ stands opposed both in both superior power and authority. Those who oppose him do so out of blindness. The self-righteous try to make Jesus look like a magician who is trying to impress people by casting out demons to impress people of his seeming power over Satan. Jesus’ power is not just seeming for Satan is no ally of his and in fact his overt opposition to Satan proves this rather than a sham. Those who are allies of Satan look like Satan and prepare others for further infestation of Satan’s minions. I can tend to emulate these self-righteous allies of Satan by allowing myself to give into worldliness and gradually move away from the truths of Scripture after I try to rid myself of my present sins and accompanying frustrations. Definitely I am not in the same position as those who opposed Christ in such an overt way. But it should make me take notice to not rely on self aggrandizing methods of curing myself of my soul’s ills but walk in humility toward Christlikeness instead. Looking to give Christ the glory and not to make myself look like a spiritual warrior.