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The Messiah Jesus as a cause of divisions

The article examines how Jesus' teachings create divisions, according to the Gospels. The central message is that following Jesus can lead to personal and spiritual conflicts, but offers a unique opportunity for salvation.

5 min Messiah division Gospel Jesus spirituality 3 verses 2 books

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Matthew

Matthew 10.34-39 (King James Version)

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org

Mark

Mark (King James Version) not cited in the book

Luke

Luke 12.49-59 (King James Version)

I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.

Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org

John

John (King James Version) not cited in the book

Technical details

Place: Near the house in Capernaum in Galilee.

Date: October or November AD31

Method: We continue with Luke

Note on the method: Matthew recounts another episode in which the Messiah Jesus addresses the same subject.

These words of the Messiah Jesus may be surprising, for they speak of divisions and struggles, and even of kindling a fire!

The Messiah Jesus as a cause of divisions

Comments

This passage is significant because it depicts the Messiah Jesus declaring his intention to introduce fire, division, and confrontations. His teaching appears divisive because it necessarily entails choices that may, in some cases, challenge ancestral traditions.

The situation becomes polarized, with those who adopt the new approach on one side and those who reject it on the other. The latter thus become active opponents. This opposition is mainly due to the spiritual forces in conflict during a conversion.

The baptism mentioned in Luke 12.50 seems to refer to his death. This event occupies a central place in the life of the Messiah Jesus and represents a significant ordeal that is difficult to overcome.

After addressing this subject, he expresses his criticisms through . By carefully analyzing the available information, it is possible to predict whether the weather will be fine the next day or whether there will be precipitation. Farmers predicted the weather by observing nature without applying this principle on a spiritual level. Instead of comparing the prophecies with Jesus' actions, they rejected his teaching.

An analysis of the actions and discourses of the Messiah Jesus shows that the kingdom of heaven has drawn significantly closer to humanity. In this context, it is relevant to ask why this evidence is not recognized as such.

Jesus concludes by emphasizing individuals' responsibility before God. He encourages them to turn to the one who can grant forgiveness of sins, reminding them that everyone will have to give an account to God.

In his statements, the Messiah Jesus affirms that the Jewish people have a unique opportunity to avoid divine condemnation. He expresses his concern about the attitude of these individuals, who seem to underestimate the importance of his words.

Matthew addresses the same subject but reaches a different conclusion. He discusses priorities in human life, particularly emphasizing the importance of love for loved ones. However, according to him, this love must not surpass the love a person owes to God.

He urges the individual to overcome challenges, particularly those connected with being a disciple, by prioritizing the kingdom of God over personal interests.

In conclusion, it is stated that even life cannot rival the value of the salvation offered by God. Consequently, whoever sacrifices their life because of their faith will find it again in the kingdom of God.

The teachings of Jesus Christ conflict with the cultural and religious traditions of his time. It is therefore necessary to take a position in response to this divergence.

Le Messie Jésus objet de divisions. L'article examine comment les enseignements de Jésus créent des divisions, selon les Évangiles. Le message central est que suivre Jésus peut mener à des conflits personnels et spirituels, mais cela offre une opportunité unique de salut. Commentaires. Ce passage est significatif car il décrit le Messie Jésus déclarant son intention d'introduire le feu, la division et les confrontations. Son enseignement apparaît clivant car il entraîne nécessairement des choix pouvant, dans certains cas, remettre en cause des traditions ancestrales. La situation se polarise, avec d'un côté les individus qui adoptent la nouvelle approche et de l'autre ceux qui la rejettent. Ces derniers deviennent ainsi des opposants actifs. Cette opposition est principalement due aux forces spirituelles en conflit lors d'une conversion. Le baptême mentionné dans Luc 12, verset 50 semble faire référence à sa mort. Cet événement occupe une place centrale dans la vie du Messie Jésus, et représente une épreuve significative et difficile à surmonter. Après avoir abordé ce sujet, il formule ses critiques à travers des métaphores. En analysant attentivement les données disponibles, il est possible de prévoir si le temps sera clément le lendemain ou s'il y aura des précipitations. Les agriculteurs prédisaient la météo en observant la nature sans appliquer ce principe à un niveau spirituel. Plutôt que de comparer les prophéties aux actions de Jésus, ils rejetaient son enseignement. En analysant les actions et les discours du Messie Jésus, il apparaît que le royaume des cieux s'est rapproché de l'humanité de manière significative. Dans ce contexte, il est pertinent de se demander pourquoi cette évidence n'est pas reconnue comme telle. Jésus termine en mettant en avant la responsabilité des individus devant Dieu. Il encourage à s'adresser à celui qui peut accorder le pardon des péchés, rappelant que chacun devra rendre des comptes à Dieu. Le Messie Jésus affirme dans ses déclarations que le peuple juif bénéficie d'une opportunité unique pour éviter la condamnation divine. Il exprime sa préoccupation concernant l'attitude de ces individus, qui semblent sous-estimer l'importance de ses propos. Matthieu aborde le même sujet, mais arrive à une conclusion différente. Il traite des priorités dans la vie humaine, en mettant particulièrement en avant l'importance de l'amour envers les proches. Toutefois, selon lui, cet amour ne doit pas surpasser celui que l'homme doit à Dieu. Il incite l'individu à surmonter les défis, particulièrement ceux liés au rôle de disciple, en priorisant le royaume de Dieu plutôt que ses intérêts personnels. En conclusion, il est précisé que même la vie ne peut rivaliser en valeur avec le salut offert par Dieu. Par conséquent, celui qui sacrifiera sa vie en raison de sa foi la retrouvera dans le royaume de Dieu. Les enseignements de Jésus-Christ sont en conflit avec les traditions culturelles et religieuses de son époque. Il est donc nécessaire de prendre position face à cette divergence.