FEB 25

Luke 12:51-53
Memorise Matthew 10:37
“…He that loves his father or mother more… is not worthy of me…”

The purpose of the gospel was not to bring peace between mankind but reconciliation between man and God. Consequently there will be division between those who accept the Gospel and those who reject it. The gospel also met with opposition, and hatred as exemplified in Christ’s life and His crucifixion. There will be a clear and sharp division between believers and unbelievers, cutting even the closest relation, dividing members of families one against the other, so much so they will be enemies. There will be no neutral, middle ground.

In the prevailing thought of the world, division is something bad and undesirable. Peace is favoured, even at the expense of truth. This is man’s thinking. But this is inconsistent with the message of Christ. Christ did not come to compromise with the Pharisees, but to expose their error with truth that they may repent and be saved. The truth will always divide – right from wrong. A lie can change, evolve and be part truth. But pure truth stands alone, uncompromising. Yes, VPP may bring division, but this is not necessarily a bad thing. It separates those who wholeheartedly love the Word of God from those who value their own opinions or those of others more. It serves as a good litmus test to show who would be willing to humble themselves before the Word of God, and who would want to stand in judgment of the Word of God.

Where there is no truth, how can there be unity? What is the foundation? Everyone agreeing to disagree is not real unity either. Yet, Christians who believe in the perfect preservation of the Bible will be united, and the basis of this unity is the perfect and unchanging Word of God. The effect of VPP is division. But, let us look at this division as a necessary and good thing. It is also in obedience to God and His Word.

Thought: To love the truth and uphold it is Biblical/godly love, love that rejoices in truth and not sin. (See 1 Corinthians 13:6)
Prayer: Lord, may I be worthy of Thee.