Jesus' Kingdom Message tells us we can be reconciled - not just to God, but to each other. And yet, Jesus warns those he is sending to teach the Kingdom Message that the message will violently divide those who don't accept it.
Matthew 10:21-23 21 "Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22 All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. 23 When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
Do we ignore Jesus' Teaching to expect division, not to let it hijack the message, and to have endurance to keep seeking out those who will listen?
Note: Division between persons has been an apocalyptic sign throughout scripture.
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