299: Swept Clean… Then What? Jesus’ Warning about Empty Houses
A frank, humble chat on deliverance, “seven worse,” and why freedom has to lead to filling. We don’t try to systemise demonology; we let Jesus’ words press the bigger point: neutral is not an option. If God cleans the house, don’t leave it empty—be filled with the Spirit and reorder your life around Jesus.
👀 What you’ll discover
⚖️ Avoiding the extremes: neither “a demon under every doily” nor ignoring the unseen realm.
🏚️ Why “empty but tidy” is risky: moral reformation vs. inner renewal.
7️⃣ “Seven more wicked” as a picture of completeness (not a math formula).
🧱 Generation-level warning: how hardness of heart makes things worse.
🧭 Practical guardrails: examine–align–fill (Scripture, Spirit, community).
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Icebreaker dad joke (“Eze-kiel” 😅)
01:15 – Two tellings, one punchline: Matthew 12 & Luke 11 in context
04:20 – Deliverance without discipleship: why relapse happens
08:30 – “Seven worse”: symbolism and the danger of spiritual neutrality
12:40 – Housecleaning vs. habitation: being filled with the Holy Spirit
16:00 – Entropy of the soul: weeds, garages, and why order takes effort
18:50 – The Time Audit: a simple weekly practice to guard your heart
21:30 – Community & accountability: letting someone else “read the fine print”
🙋♀️ Reflection & application
Where might my life be “swept and in order,” but unoccupied?
What one habit this week will help me fill the house (Word, worship, prayer, serving)?
Who’s my trusted person to spot blind spots and keep me aligned?
Do my inputs (friends, media, routines) move me toward Jesus…or away?
🛠️ Try this (quick wins)
Do a 7-day Time Audit. Circle what drew you to Jesus; cross out what dulled your soul. Replace one crossed-out block with Scripture/prayer or serving someone.
Set a simple Rule of Life: Bible before phone; weekly worship; one act of hidden service; honest check-in with a friend.
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