He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.
If you're not on my team, you're working against me. And if you're not helping me bring people together, you're actually driving them apart.
There's no neutral ground with Jesus, you're either building with him or tearing down.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is responding to accusations from the Pharisees after he casts out a demon, where they claim he does so by the power of Satan. He uses this opportunity to teach about the unity of his mission and the impossibility of neutrality in spiritual matters, emphasizing that division weakens any kingdom or household. This statement reflects the intense religious and cultural conflicts in first-century Judea, where people had to choose sides amid growing opposition to Jesus' authority.
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