Not peace, but a sword

[Surya]

34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Matthew 10:34

 

How do you interpret this? 

 

[Cobie]

there was this thread 

 

[Nungali]

45 minutes ago, Surya said:

34 “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Matthew 10:34

 

How do you interpret this? 

 

 

Contextually  . 

[BigSkyDiamond]

Here is some context from Got Questions.org

 

 "Matthew 10:34-36 describes Jesus telling the disciples that He came not to bring peace to the world, but a sword. Jesus’ sword was never a literal one. In fact, when Peter took up a sword to defend Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus rebuked him and told him to put away his sword, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword” (Matthew 26:52). Why then, did Jesus say, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” What kind of sword did Jesus come to bring?"

 

It separates and divides believers from non-believers.

 

"A sword, a weapon which divides and severs. As a result of Jesus' visit to the earth, some children would be set against parents and a man’s enemies might be those within his own household. This is because many who choose to follow Jesus are hated by their family members. This may be part of the cost of discipleship, for love of family should not be greater than love for Jesus."

 

Edited 5 hours ago by BigSkyDiamond

[Surya]

I ressurected the thread cobie linked to, but if you’re happy to continue here, I am as well. From said thread:

@Apech

«The truth of the logos cuts through ignorance and mal intent like a sharp sword.»

 

gets asked what he or she ment by logos, and answers:

«The intelligence of God or Spirit.»

 

I then wrote:

 

 

«After having scimmed the thread, I agree with @Apechs (and those who have expressed similar) interpretation(s). 
 

When it comes to wether (the) Christ(s) really said this or that, I think it is irrelevant. What matters, IMO, is the theology that developed around it. What Jesus did or did not say we will never know for certain.«

 

[BigSkyDiamond]

i do not have a view one way or the other what it means.  I defer to those who are more well versed in that path, scripture, and personage.  My observation and interest over time is noting the ways in which people pluck this or that quote and use it to illustrate or prop up their own stances, views, arguments.

 

And i am always interested in reading and hearing from those who are well versed in practicing a path, and hearing their insights, views, depth, and nuance.

 

Edited 4 hours ago by BigSkyDiamond