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Why did Jesus rebuke the demons during His ministry?

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Jesus rebuked demons to suppress their testimony about His identity and to fulfill His mission at the right time.

In Luke 4:35, Jesus commanded the demons to be silent, despite their accurate declarations of His identity as the Son of God. This rebuke highlights Jesus’ mission to gradually reveal His identity. He wanted people to understand His purpose through His teachings and miracles instead of relying on the demons' testimony, which could mislead or confuse the people. Jesus was mindful of the timing of His revelation; He aimed to prevent premature declarations that could hinder His mission to preach the good news of the kingdom and the plan of redemption to come. His authority over even the demonic realm also shows His sovereign power.
Scripture References: Luke 4:35

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