The Gospel of Mark

Mark 3:13-35

In their quest to destroy Jesus, the Pharisees resort to name-calling, saying that Jesus is possessed by Satan. Jesus immediately breaks down their argument by using parables that clearly cause their accusations to crumble. In their continued hardness of heart and rejection of Him, Jesus warns them that they are dangerously close to blaspheming the Holy Spirit, the unforgivable sin. If we are called to follow Jesus, absolutely nothing, including those closest to us, should hinder our obedience to what God calls us to do.