John 7:43

As a result of these deliberations, there is now a marked division among the people on the subject of Jesus. John 7:43 EFP 

The more things change, the more they remain the same. Sit in on any religious discussion on the subject of Christ, and there will be a marked distinction between those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and those who, at best, see him as a great moral man and teacher. Sometimes these discussions become disagreements that in turn deteriorate into a religious war of words. It is a short distance from that scenario to a one that costs lives. 

The sad truth is that even among those who claim the name of Christ as their own, there is a history of hate and violence in the name of a Loving Savior. Dare I say even within my community of faith there is a battle of sorts between camps that lay claim to the “truth.” I venture to say these may be people who know the Scriptures, but have no intimate knowledge of the Lord to whom the Scriptures point and of whom they give witness. 

My faith is validated by my attitude and behavior to those who are not like me. Being right is no replacement for being right with God.