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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
This does not contradict the words of the blessed Paul, for the word "faith" is used in a twofold sense: sometimes meaning a simple agreement of the mind with a phenomenon, since we customarily call even this faith (which is why even the demons believe concerning Christ that He is the Son of God); and again, by the name of faith we mean a heartfelt following joined with firm assent. The divine James calls simple assent a dead faith as not having the deeds that enliven it. …
Western Saints
Bede
You believe that there is one God, you do well, and the demons also believe and tremble. Do not think that you are doing something great by believing that there is one God. For the demons also do this, and not only do they believe in God the Father, but also in the Son. Hence Luke says: "And demons also were coming out of many, shouting and saying, 'You are the Son of God.'" And rebuking them, He did not allow them to speak, because they knew Him to be the Christ (Luke 4). Not only do they believe, but they also tremble. …
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