Christian Conflict
Bishop Hurst. Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. These words represent the aggressive, combative side of Christianity. 1. Sin is a fixed, unyielding power. 2. There is an overpowering force which can and will conquer sin. It is Christianity. 3. What results from this conflict, heroically maintained? 1. Victory. 2. Moral beauty. (Bishop Hurst.) Parallel Verses KJV: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. WEB: "Don't think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn't come to send peace, but a sword.