The dispute with Jesus originated over casting demons out. Now Jesus gives them a lesson which they need to learn on what happens when a demon is cast out. Being set free from a demon is a good thing. Jesus even refers to the house being "swept clean and put in order", but it was unoccupied. You can take weeds out of a piece of ground, but they will just come back again. Something needs to be out in its place. We need to allow the Holy Spirit to dwell within us.
God wants to fill us with good things, most of all with Himself.
Jesus' problems did not just come from the Pharisees, but from his own family. His family was outside wanting to speak to Him. Jesus then refers to His disciples as His true family. Now it is important to realise that Jesus is not disowning His family here. Even when He was on the cross He made sure that Mary was looked after (John 19:25-27). Jesus' words are actually directed more to the people. They were effectively saying He should stop what He was doing because His family wanted to speak to Him. Jesus says that doing the will of His Father is the key thing.
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