One says "Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God". The other says "I have not come for peace but, for division. A Mother will be against her daughter and a Father against his son."
2006-10-31 05:26:58 · 13 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
- The 1st Scripture is about characteristics of a Believer.
- The latter Scripture is showing that not all will believe in the Son of God, even those of the same house.
2006-10-31 05:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by righton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that first of all, when you accept Christ, you should be working to establish peace among those around you. If different family members are members of different religions, or not participating in any religion, it usually creates conflict (not always, but usually). Remember, back in Christ's day, it was not a culture with a single religion, but there were the Jews, Romans, Christians, etc. Not all the Jews converted, or graduated on to, Christianity (obviously, since we still have so many wonderful Jewish people today). Not all of the pagans in other countries believed Paul's preaching, and even today we have a lot of dissent among Christian denominations. I think that is what Jesus Christ was referring to. In my opinion, as a Mormon, I have heard of many stories where people are disowned for joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, although hopefully that is becoming more and more a thing of the past.
2006-10-31 14:01:28 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the other answers here are really good. i just want to add a little something:
it is not just the context that makes these verses seem ton be contrary to each other; it is the language gap that occurs when you put 2000 years between an action and its recollection.
New Testament = Greek, not English :-) so:
peacemaker (Matthew 5.9) - eirenopoios - someone who makes peace by receiving God's peace first. NOT JUST someone who makes peace between two parties.
peace (Matthew 10.34) - eirene - obviously related to to eirenopoios, this word denotes the absense of strife.
People are blessed 1) for receiving God's peace and 2) for imparting it to others.
Everyone else who answered this was right: God's message will cause division between those who believe and those who do not (see all other posts on this freakin site!)
PS - the latter quote is a reference to the book of Micah, where the author is speaking of a land that is devoid of godly influence.
2006-10-31 13:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by κερυξω 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First part........As Christians, we are supposed to be peacefull and help people out, etc.etc
Second part.....There will be a division in families, friends, etc Because not all people will accept Jesus. This isn't the doing of Jesus, it is because we have free will to choose and not all will choose Him.
Some brothers will, some won't.....Some Mothers will, some daughters won't and so on and so forth
2006-10-31 13:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by kenny p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus has come to make peace between man and God through his death on the cross. When we receive his salvation we then are ambassador's of Christ and we bring that message of peace to others. That message is powerful and it will expose the truth in people. They will either accept it joyfully or reject it. When people reject his message it does at times cause Christians to be rejected even at times from family members. But God promises that all who suffer persecution for his name sake will be rewarded. So peace is offered to us but many reject it which causes division.
2006-10-31 13:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by handsomeworshipper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are all supposed to live as peaceably with our neighbors as possible.
Jesus knew not everyone would believe He is the Son of God, sent to be the Messiah, the Savior of the world. He knew the home would be divided in this faith.
2006-10-31 13:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahh glad you asked...clearly you need to understand the latter quote.
christ was proclaiming his divisiveness....because the truth is divisive!! i don't have to prove it either. look around at the world today. christ's teachings have divided this world and especially this nation. some follow them, smany do not.
this is what he was referring to . he came to bring a sword...which seperates the good from the bad. he desires that all are united...but knows darn well many reject Him and His words!
2006-10-31 13:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said, "If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first." What he's saying is that many will reject you if you become a Christian, because as a Christian you are different than others. Take a Muslim for example. If he/she converts, then they will be rejected by their family.
2006-10-31 13:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Lord is separating the believers form the non believers
2006-10-31 13:29:31 · answer #9 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your'e taking both scriptures out of context.
2006-10-31 13:33:52 · answer #10 · answered by Marshall Lee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋