Bible Question:
I work with a man that has tried to answer this for me and I don't like his answer. I asked him to explain this to me. Luke 12:51-53 (King James Version) 51Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: 52For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. 53The 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. Luke 14:26 (King James Version) 26If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. |
Bible Answer: Suzievett, I love word studies, so bare with me in this reply... the word hate in Luke 16:26 is a Greek word, miseo. for the most part in Scripture it is used in literal sense BUT it is one of those words that in the Greek language can be used figuratively as well. The passage in Luke it is figurative. Jesus wants us to love HIM in such a deep and long lasting love that love as we know it towards our family would seem like hatred. Our service and passion for the Lord can cause a family to be divided. I have experienced such with my mother and I have a teenage daughter who is completely turning from the Lord right now. I do not know if you have a personal situation in your life that is behind your question, but if you do PRAY. Seek wisdom from godly men and women. I remember the first time my husband read this verse he thought it was arogant of the Lord. He is now a Christian and loves the Lord with such a passion. I know it is a love that runs deeper than his love for his mother, father, our daughter, or me. I have that same love for God. You will find peeps on this forum that have that love for God. God is LOVE He will love you, your parents, your children more than you can ever imagine. Look at what He has already done for each of us...John 3:16 I hope this in some way answers you. There are many things we are going to struggle with in the Word.Do not let it discourage you from your study of the Word. PRAY... the Holy Spirit will teach you and comfort you in the things you struggle with or "don't like" In His Service, Cuddle |
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