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An Empty Heart is an Open Door
Commentators unanimously explain that the greatest danger is not just removing sin, but what fills the void. A life that is "empty"—even if outwardly clean ("swept and garnished")—lacks the presence of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. This spiritual vacuum, as Calvin and Henry note, becomes an open invitation for evil to return. True security is found only when the heart is actively occupied by God.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 12:44
18th Century
Theologian
Then he saith, I will return into my house, etc. The man is called his house, because he had been the place where the sp…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 12:44
Into my house (εις τον οικον μου). So the demon describes the man in whom he had dwelt. "The demon is ironically represented as im…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 12:44
19th Century
Preacher
The foul fiend calls the man, “My house.” His audacity is amazing. He did not build or buy that house, and he has no right to it. He speaks of his …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 12:44
Verse 44 is essentially a conditional clause to v.45: “If the demon on his arrival finds the house unoccupied [etc.],” it reenters the person with …
John Calvin
On Matthew 12:44
16th Century
Theologian
He findeth it empty: Christ is unquestionably describing those who, lacking the Spirit of God, are prepared for receiving the devil. For b…
John Gill
On Matthew 12:44
17th Century
Pastor
Then he said, I will return into my house
Into the land of Judea, particularly into the Scribes and Pharisees, outwa…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 12:38–45
17th Century
Minister
Though Christ is always ready to hear and answer holy desires and prayers, yet those who ask wrongly, ask and do not receive. Signs were granted to…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 12:38–45
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord refuted those disparaging His miracles and doctrine; here He rebukes those tempting Him. And here the Evangelist does two things: