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law.” This shouldn't be, but it is, and the Lord

says that when people reject the truth and

reject the saint of God, this hostility would

begin. He's telling His disciples that this is a

reality.

You see, a relationship with Jesus Christ

does not always represent peace. William

MacDonald said, "So a choice must often be

made between Christ and family. No ties of

nature can be allowed to deflect a disciple from

utter allegiance to the Lord. The Savior must

take precedence over father, mother, son or

daughter. One of the costs of discipleship is to

experience tension, strife, and alienation from

one's own family. This hostility is often more

bitter than is encountered in other areas of life"

— and it is. Those who are the nearest and

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