homo homini lupus - man is a wolf to man.

What he hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the house tops. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in the light.This was the Lord Jesus himself speaking.Now for those who think getting saved will be your  Recipe  for happiness,  think again. Sometimes I get the feeling  that we preach a soft gospel.Jesus here was warning the disciples about what was about to happen. The great Matthew Henry said....look for the sword, not peace.
Every thing can and will happen. If you stand your ground for Christ, friends family, spouses etc. Will come against you. Now...the lord was speaking to the disciples here, but could this happen in America?
Surprise, it happens in many other countries now. It happens in the middle east as I write this. Islam is at war with anyone that declares CHRIST the only begotten Son of God. Yep...that's correct. Today millions of Bible thumpers have weapons to protect themselves. Our leaders read our constitution and want it done away with because it gives all Americans the basic right to defend themselves. Back to the message. The message is becoming a Christian does not guarantee peace. So look not for peace, but a sword. We are not the judges of sin....the Word of God is. Stand on the Word. Christ also said to
Look not for peace but division. Jesus said I am come to set men at variance. This I believe, is a big reason for the failure to fill our pews in our churches. Peoples hate and disdain for the truth of Gods word.
Besides just simply enjoying their sin.
Say anything about it.....expect a huge push back. This also is one reason all this fun and silliness our youth are engaged in at their over sized churches, sickens me at times, but most all the time it concerns me so much. We must teach our youth, it's okay to have clean fun, but.....being a follower of Christ does cost
Some scripture to back this up, is Rev 6:4  Rev 19:21.
Acts 7: 54  Rev 11:10.
The variance Jesus mentioned is in vs. 35.
And finally my friends, in vs 36 of Matthew 10.....Christ makes it clear that a mans foes will be those of his own household. Just imagine that.
I know that feeling. Yet...I love them anyway. I love them deeply forever.
But I love Christ more. What will you do, when a dear love one forces you to make a choice between Jesus or them? What if your persecuted for your stand in Christ by a love one leaving you? It happens. Ive seen it happen.  Don't lose hope. Whatever comes your way, Jesus has a glorious
Heaven prepared for us. Jesus said beware of men. You stand your guard.
 The words homo homini lupus.
Meaning man is a wolf to man.
Matthew Henry said it this way.
The nature of man,if it be not sanctified, is the worst  nature in the world next to that of devils. They are men and therefore subordinate, dependent, dying creatures. Psalm 9:20...and who art thou,that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die?
So once again watch what you expect.
The truth of the scripture does not line up with many preachers today.
But preach the truth of the gospel from the rooftops. Goodnight, its bed time. Pray for me, and my pain.
It seems to be never ending. God bless you,  and til we meet again
 Me and the Lord love ya.