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"Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. ~ Matthew 10:34
Though the ultimate end of the gospel is peace with God (Joh_14:27; Rom_8:6), its immediate result is frequently conflict. Conversion to Christ can result in strained family relationships (Mat_10:35-36), persecution, and even martyrdom. Following Christ presupposes a willingness to endure such hardships (Mat_10:32-33, Mat_10:37-39). Though He is called "Prince of Peace" (Isa_9:6), Christ will have no one deluded into thinking that He calls believers to a life free from conflict.
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