We all want unity, but not false unity where standards, morals, beliefs and doctrines are compromised and enforced by any government onto the people and often encouraged, and even rubber-stamped by some religious organisations – but the kind talked of by Jesus Christ. Unity that comes about through each individual checking his own Bible and heart daily, and choosing individually to serve his or her neighbour and administer to their spiritual and physical needs – the greatest form of love according to Jesus – charity.
So this is why our adversaries love division amongst the people. Because by default it causes the people to demand that the government – an entity that should have limited power – to take over the enforcement of not only of law and order which is it’s real job, but the enforcement of charity – AKA socialism.
Let’s not forget that when Jesus said: “Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division”, that this is often twisted to mean that Jesus was not ultimately interested in peace for the world but interested in creating division amongst all – when even a cursory reading of the Bible clearly shows us that the division He is speaking of here simply means a sorting of the sheep from goats that will culminate with everlasting peace on earth. Jesus mission was in fact all about long term peace in the external world – and short term offering us peace in our hearts amongst the chaos of the world that would eventually come to an end. He being the Prince of Peace and there is no contradiction here when read in context.
Our adversary is much happier when we as individuals are alleviated of our commission to serve those in need and the government takes over. After all it allows us all to focus on ourselves even more and forget the needs of others (God told us in no uncertain terms that serving others was in fact serving Him). “In the last days they shall become lover of self” Jesus told us. The word ‘selfies’ comes to mind every time I read that.
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