I've always found Jesus's response to the charge that He drives out demons in the name of Beelzebub a little disjointed. He manages to flip the lesson on them, the way He frequently does with his detractors. But He's much smoother with the "give to Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God to what is God's."
But honestly...I think there's no reasoning with people who have decided to see the worst in a situation.
Who see demons being driven out of poor tormented souls and afflictions healed and good deeds being taught...and assume it must be part of a nefarious plan.
Perhaps absolutes are the best way to respond to that.
But what a sad way to live. You have to pity people who think that. Even if they were right, in a given circumstance. And I'm not saying that motive doesn't matter, but if the souls are being freed and the ailments cured and people are doing more good because of the teachings, well, why are you making a fuss?
You know a tree by its fruits, Jesus tells us elsewhere. If good comes from what you do, how are you to even respond to people determined to say you have bad motives? Jesus does well in the circumstances.
I'm having trouble really connecting with it to be honest. I'm exhausted yes, though in a very good way, but really, the way that Sound of Music is warping my appreciation of this is that this attitude -- this assume the worst, assume Beelzebub attitude -- so exactly the opposite of the attitude surrounding me every day. Characters, cast, and crew are trusting and loving and believe the very best in each other. Celebrate each other rather than questioning motives.
Why would you do that? Even if you've been burned before, why assume the worst if the works are good? If the results are right, why make a fuss and a shout?
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