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1 Answer. Sorted by: 30. The so called "Evil Eye" is a classic example of spiritual syncretism. It's origin is neither Christian nor Muslim — yet the belief system that it stands for has through long proximity been partially assimilated by adherents to both of of those religions.
5:43-44. But,as in the case of 5:38-39, he first adds a "that" which I read not as a command word but as a description of the condition of obeying the old law. "That ye resist not evil" then describes what it means to demand an eye for an eye. When you do that, you are not resisting evil. Jesus then gives examples of responses that do resist evil.
As in regards to power to ward of evil spirits there is no basis for that the bible. As seen in verse 15 that evil spirit was not even afraid of even of "name of the Lord Jesus". Just because Jesus had authority to exercise demons it does not mean that any person using the name of Jesus can do the same.
3. The distinction between the Old Testament and New is that the Old Testament laws were given to the nation of Israel as part of the covenant between God and the people of Israel. The "eye for an eye" seems harsh to many people, but it was actually a law of restraint. One eye for one eye--NOT two eyes, one arm and a foot for one eye.
It is better for thee to go into life maimed or lame, than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire. 9 And if thy eye scandalize thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee. It is better for thee having one eye to enter into life, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.
While this is the most direct Biblical connection between goats and "evil", sheep are frequently and repeatedly referred to in the Bible (particularly, but not exclusively in the New Testament) as a symbol of the people of God. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, who takes care of the sheep, Peter is instructed by Jesus to "feed my sheep," etcetera.
1. Spirit attachments would be spirits that attach themselves to a human life. This was evidently more common or at least more identifiable during Jesus incarnation as reflected in the following gospel accounts: Matthew 8:16 When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and ...
Matthew 5:43-45 (NIV) - “You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."
Meaning, God does not respond to these things, unless with a just wrath. Were God to reward this tempting or mocking, it would empower those who tempt and mock. Just imagine what would follow - people demanding more and more 'proof' from God Almighty, in effect making God their servant, elevating themselves above God.
27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your ...