It seems contradicting that Jesus Christ "The source of peace" with a title "Prince of Peace" will say or teach as quoted in verse 34 "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword."
Jesus was not referring to physical peace (The peace the world understands), like there's no more war in the Land. At that time Israel will be free from Roman Empires colony.
Jesus mission was to bring spiritual peace through His sacrifice on the cross that we might have peace with God.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
2 Tes. 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.
"I did not come to bring peace but a sword"
It means that sword is used to divide through the God's word we can leave a holy life set apart for God's purposes that we might distinguish from truth and error, the wordly and spiritual things, and wise and foolish choices.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer.
And because of our testimony of Jesus Christ, His word we have conflict with the world and even to our family and our very own nature.
Lessons:
1. Christians should not expect to live comfortable and ease of life always, as to what prosperity preaching aims. There will be trials and trib. because of our faith in Jesus.
2. Loyalty to our Lord Jesus Christ is our top most priority, above all things and above all relationships including our families.
Jesus was not referring to physical peace (The peace the world understands), like there's no more war in the Land. At that time Israel will be free from Roman Empires colony.
Jesus mission was to bring spiritual peace through His sacrifice on the cross that we might have peace with God.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
2 Tes. 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.
"I did not come to bring peace but a sword"
It means that sword is used to divide through the God's word we can leave a holy life set apart for God's purposes that we might distinguish from truth and error, the wordly and spiritual things, and wise and foolish choices.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer.
And because of our testimony of Jesus Christ, His word we have conflict with the world and even to our family and our very own nature.
Lessons:
1. Christians should not expect to live comfortable and ease of life always, as to what prosperity preaching aims. There will be trials and trib. because of our faith in Jesus.
2. Loyalty to our Lord Jesus Christ is our top most priority, above all things and above all relationships including our families.
