" But the evil spirit said to them in reply, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”(Acts 19:15)
One way we can get ourselves in trouble is when we attempt to assert some authority when we don't actually have it. Or if we try to be wiser than we actually are. Attempting to be something we aren't never works out very well.
The evil spirit quoted here recognizes real authority, but not pretenders, and asks a very poignant question "but who are you?" When we know ourselves and are honest about our strengths and weaknesses, we can actually answer that question. It's when we really aren't sure of the answer that we keep trying on personas that may not really fit. And wind up in a bad place.
Blessings,
Ed
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