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What does 'What possesses the man becomes the man' mean?

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It means that what influences and controls a person ultimately defines who they are.

This phrase encapsulates the idea that an individual's identity and behavior are shaped by what or who possesses them—whether that be sin or the Holy Spirit. In Luke 11, Jesus illustrates that spiritual forces have a profound impact on human lives, and a person dominated by sin is enslaved to it. Conversely, when the Holy Spirit takes residence in a believer’s heart, that individual is transformed into a person who reflects the character of Christ. This underscores the necessity of divine possession for genuine spiritual change and the distinction between mere outward religion and true conversion.
Scripture References: Luke 11:21-23, Ephesians 2:2-3, John 8:34-36

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