Matthew 10:36
“…a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.”

Explanation and Commentary of Matthew 10:36

After explaining that he did not come to bring peace, but a sword, Jesus now says that a “man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.” Understandably, this can be confusing for many. After all, is Jesus not the Prince of Peace (Isa 9:6)? Did he not say, “Blessed are the peacemakers”

(Mt 5:9)? To be sure, Jesus’ death on the cross brought peace, first with God, and then with our fellow man. But here, Jesus is speaking in a completely different context.

Jesus was not as popular as one might have expected him to be in his life and his earthly ministry. He was, in fact, a rather polarizing person and proclaimed an even more polarizing message. To understand how the message of the already/not yet kingdom of God could be bad news for some, we have to remember that Jesus entered into the midst of a fallen and broken world, where many were given over to satan and were being somewhat rewarded for doing so by the prince of darkness. The evil one is content sometimes to wait until a person is in hell before he really begins to torture him. Otherwise, we might turn from him and to God in repentance. Those who are benefiting on earth from his reign will not only be resistant to Jesus, but also to his people. It is an absolute certainty that some will face this resistance from those in their own households.

Christians would do well to ask themselves if they are getting along too well with the world. We should be loving and forgiving, which are often qualities that are attractive to evening hardest hearts, but we should also be able to stand for truth in a culture that hates that truth. It is probably a sign this is exactly what is not happening if “all men love you” (Lk 6:26). All men did not love Jesus, and they will not love us either.

Breaking Down the Key Parts of Matthew 10:36

1 “…a man’s enemies…”

In one sense the Christian has no enemies because we are called to love our enemies. We may be their enemies, but they cease to be ours when we love and forgive them. But in this sense, Jesus means those who hate us and persecute us for following Jesus.

2 “…will be the members of his own household.”

This is tragic but true. It is purely the grace of God when all one’s household repents and loves Jesus, such as was the case with the Philippian jailer. Nevertheless, many are called, but few are chosen (Mt 22:14), so it should come as no surprise when some in our own household oppose us in our faith.

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What is honesty according to Bible?

Being honest means choosing not to lie, steal, cheat, or deceive in any way. When we are honest, we build strength of character that will allow us to be of great service to God and to others. We are blessed with peace of mind and self-respect and will be trusted by the Lord and others.

Definition of honesty

the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness. truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness. freedom from deceit or fraud.

What does it mean to be a just man in the Bible?

Calling Joseph, a “just man”, then, is so much more than his observance of Jewish dietary laws and Sabbath practices. Joseph was a man of “righteousness” (tzedekah) and “justice” (mishpat), being attuned to the right thing and actually doing it.

What does it mean to be an honest man?

If you describe someone as honest, you mean that they always tell the truth, and do not try to deceive people or break the law. I know she’s honest and reliable. Synonyms: trustworthy, decent, upright, reliable More Synonyms of honest.

What are 3 examples of honesty?

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Examples of Honesty

Admitting when you were Wrong. …
Choosing not to Cheat. …
Saying when you’ve had your Fair Share. …
Speaking up when Something Upsets You. …
Saying an Unpopular Truth. …
Showing Disappointment and Emotions. …
Returning Something that Belongs to Others. …
Sharing Constructive Feedback.

What is a just man definition?

a fair or impartial in action or judgment. b (as collective n; preceded by the) the just. 2 conforming to high moral standards; honest.

What is honesty and why is it important?

Being honest means choosing not to lie, steal, cheat, or deceive in any way. When we are honest, we build strength of character that will allow us to be of great service to God and to others. We are blessed with peace of mind and self-respect and will be trusted by the Lord and others.

The definition of honesty is when a person tells the truth at all times. An honest person is a person who shares his or her genuineness to others. When it comes to the word just it is a fair or impartial action or judgment. Thank you for reading my essay on honesty and being just.

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I have been deceptive since I was a child. I made a mistake by cutting my sister’s hair with a pair of scissors. I have done so much in my life that I am writing a book called The Life and Times of Anthony Joseph Hopkins. This is my autobiography. I am sharing with everyone my Life. I know that I have been abused as a child. I remember being verbally and physically abused by my stepfather. I have been deceptive when I was a child by stealing from my own mother. I even spent a lot of money on sex. I did spend three years inside of a Crack House in North Toledo, Ohio. At least I graduated from College. Even though I lived there and I was entertaining the women inside of the house. I was a fornicator for almost 30 years. I have not had sex in 12 years now. I have spent money as well as food stamps for sex.

Finally, I got myself into a lot of trouble by going to the Mental Health Facilities in Charlotte, NC and Dayton, Ohio. I have been inside of the Facilities for a total of 25 years now. I have been telling lies just to get locked up. To be honest with God and all of you, I became Institutionalized for 25 years now. I remember on Tuesday July 15, 1997, I spent a week inside of the Center for Behavior Health located on 501 Billingsley Road in Charlotte NC. I also spent 6 weeks inside of Broughton State Psychiatric Hospital for non compliance. I stayed in there for fighting the Staff at The Center for Behavior Health. I ended up getting into a fist fight with the police officer, who tried to put handcuffs on me.

In Conclusion, I got locked up again for non compliance at Summit Behavioral Health Center in Cincinnati Ohio. I got locked up on December 1, 2011. I stayed there for almost 3 months. To be honest with you, I don’t have any business inside of State Psychiatric Hospitals. My own behavior startled my family members. I need to make a deal with the Government; so that I can work with them, and pay my student loans. I owe the University of North Carolina at Charlotte a total of $28, 000 dollars in student loan debts. I really need to pay my bills for the month and throughout my life. The William & Fudge Collection Agency stated to me that I have to make 220 months of student loan payments. I also suffer from glaucoma, macular degeneration of the eyes, and diabetes. I have been honest with everyone who has helped me. I am a Christian Man, who has a lot of common sense.

Good Evening Everyone!! My name is Anthony Joseph Hopkins and I am a 57 years old right now. I know that I have done some things to hurt myself and other people. I want to say to God that I am very sorry for making a mockery of myself.
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I have been deceptive since I was a child. I made a mistake by cutting my sister’s hair with a pair of scissors. I have done so much in my life that I am writing a book called The Life and Times of Anthony Joseph Hopkins. This is my autobiography. I am sharing with everyone my Life. I know that I have been abused as a child. I remember being verbally and physically abused by my stepfather. I have been deceptive when I was a child by stealing from my own mother. I even spent a lot of money on sex. I did spend three years inside of a Crack House in North Toledo, Ohio. At least I graduated from College. Even though I lived there and I was entertaining the women inside of the house. I was a fornicator for almost 30 years. I have not had sex in 12 years now. I have spent money as well as food stamps for sex.

Finally, I got myself into a lot of trouble by going to the Mental Health Facilities in Charlotte, NC and Dayton, Ohio. I have been inside of the Facilities for a total of 25 years now. I have been telling lies just to get locked up. To be honest with God and all of you, I became Institutionalized for 25 years now. I remember on Tuesday July 15, 1997, I spent a week inside of the Center for Behavior Health located on 501 Billingsley Road in Charlotte NC. I also spent 6 weeks inside of Broughton State Psychiatric Hospital for non compliance. I stayed in there for fighting the Staff at The Center for Behavior Health. I ended up getting into a fist fight with the police officer, who tried to put handcuffs on me.

In Conclusion, I got locked up again for non compliance at Summit Behavioral Health Center in Cincinnati Ohio. I got locked up on December 1, 2011. I stayed there for almost 3 months. To be honest with you, I don’t have any business inside of State Psychiatric Hospitals. My own behavior startled my family members. I need to make a deal with the Government; so that I can work with them, and pay my student loans. I owe the University of North Carolina at Charlotte a total of $28, 000 dollars in student loan debts. I really need to pay my bills for the month and throughout my life. The William & Fudge Collection Agency stated to me that I have to make 220 months of student loan payments. I also suffer from glaucoma, macular degeneration of the eyes, and diabetes. I have been honest with everyone who has helped me. I am a Christian Man, who has a lot of common sense.

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Is it true that we cannot understand our errors?

By Anthony Joseph Hopkins Is it really true that we cannot understand our errors? This is a very good question because it means that the only person who literally understand us is God. This does not give me free will to do whatever I want. It really does not mean that we have a right to commit a crime and think it is not our fault. Proverbs 20:11 says that every child is known by their deeds; whether it is good, pure and right. This means that we were taught morality from our parents. This means that as children, we are taught the things we can do, compared to the things that we cannot do. According to 1st Corinthians 13:11 says that we once were a child, so we acted like a child, I thought as a child, so when I became a man, I learn to put away childish things.

It is not very easy for certain children and adults when it comes to maturity. However, God makes a way for all of us to advance in our personal lives. As far as our secret faults are concerned, everyone has them. There are people who think that they have things under control, but they do not. It is time to focus on boundaries for a moment. When it comes to boundaries, this means that there are a set of rules and goals that were defined in advance. The Lord knows exactly what we need, long before we ask Him. Psalms 18:18 says that they confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the Lord is my support. Only God knows how to deal with our circumstances.

Further, I want to say that it is very hard to admit to our errors to other people. God knows us very well. Jeremiah 1:5 says before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, I ordained you as a prophet to the nations. This means that God knows us in advance. He even know exactly how long we are going to live. God also have plans for all of us. Some of these plans are prevalent in some as it is for others. When it comes to Spiritual Gifts and talents, God has a divine plan for mankind. As a child, I wanted to join the military or become a fireman. There are things that I have always wanted to do, but I did not do them.

Moreover, I will admit that I have followed others and imitate the behaviors of others. In the long run, it was not something that I really wanted to do in the first place. It might have been good at first because of peer pressure and I ended up doing failing at my attempt to be like everyone else. Currently, I ask God in advance for the things that I want to do. I ask God because I do not want to make the mistakes of the past. My mother and my caretakers always encouraged me to do whatever I really want. I have learned a whole lot from all of my past relationships with women and other people.

Finally, I want to say that I have learned a lot of things from simple trial and error. Proverbs 15:3 says: The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. God knows what is good for all of us. I have to simply keep asking Him for it. I only wish that I can only see Him for myself. I need God to help me out for the rest of my life. I cannot just keep doing things for myself without God’s help. I will admit that I am guilty of wanting something when I want it. I cannot do that anymore. I have to allow God to show me the way to the promise land. God Bless All of You!! May the Lord God continue to bless all of you! Thank You for reading my blog.

Is It True That We Have To Forgive Each Person 490 Times?

By: Anthony Joseph Hopkins Praise The Lord Everyone!! Praise The Lord!! How are all of you doing today? Fine, I hope. I have a very important question to ask all of you. Is it true that we have to forgive each person 490 times? The answer to this question is yes. We have to forgive everyone for what each person have done to you.

I used to have a problem with forgiveness a long time ago. This is because I used to get abused and neglected as a child as well as an adult. I want to let everyone know that it is not very easy apologizing and accepting apologies from other people. I feel good right now because I have learned how to forgive others while attending church as a child. At first, I used to get upset when others have hurt me. I used to run away from God. It is very serious when it comes to forgiveness. This means that I have to forgive each person living on this earth 490 times. I literally understand right now what it takes to accept other people. I meditated on this topic before I decided to type it. Next, I am very happy that I am the person that I am right now because I have learned a brand new behavior. It is called forgiving other people. The first thing that I had to do is ask God for forgiveness in all of my sins. I have to ask God to accept me as I am as a human being. God really loves me. He literally loves all of us. Further, I had to confess with my mouth to the Lord Jesus and believe it inside of my heart. I really believe that God had raised Jesus Christ from the dead: You will be saved. I am just happy that I have learned a new behavior, and it makes the Lord very happy that I am forgiving others, and accepting each other in love.

I have to realize that I really have to be very careful when it comes to dealing with my own emotions. I have come to the realization that I am a brand new creation in Christ Jesus. He will never leave you, nor forsake you. I am very happy that I have Jesus Christ as my Personal Savior. The very thing that I am doing is imitating the behavior of Jesus Christ. I know that it is not going to be an easy journey: However, God is with me! I also have to give other people credit for molding and shaping my overall behavior. God works through people. There have been people that were involved in my life; just to see me do something positive in my life. Moreover, I want to inform all of you that I know that I have to give an account of myself to God. The reason why I said 490 times is simply because 70X7=490. I have been doing the math. It is that God is watching all of us from heaven. I will admit that I had to take Anger Management classes for a total of 8 years. I had to learn how to get my emotions in check. I understand that God is doing for us more than we are doing for ourselves. This is a fact of life that God is doing for all of us. In Addition, I really love all of you very much. Do you know that God gives us instructions even while we are sleeping inside of our bed at night? God speaks to us in many, many ways. I am so excited to share this information because I want others to change for the better. I am not a self-righteous person. I am a person who accepts everyone as Children of God. Is it true that we have to forgive other people 490 times? The answer is a definite yes.

I want to inform everyone that we all have the Holy Spirit inside of us. I want to say that 1st Corinthians 3:16 says: Do you not know that you are the Temple of The Living God, and the Holy Spirit dwells inside of us? This is the truth. I am so thrilled to help others like I was helped before by other people. I am so happy that I am blessed each day when I get up, and each day when I lay down on top of my bed.

Also, I want to say that God is with me every single day of the week. I just want everyone to please keep me in your prayers because I want to live according to the Word of God. What is the definition of the word forgive? The answer to this question is stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake. “I don’t think I’ll ever forgive David for the way he treated her” stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for (an offense, flaw, or mistake).”He was not a man who found it easy to forgive and forget” cancel (a debt).”He proposed that their debts should be forgiven”. What is the biblical meaning of forgiveness?

The Bible has plenty to say about forgiveness. … The Greek word translated as “forgive” in the New Testament, aphiēmi, carried a wide range of meanings, including to remit (a debt), to leave (something or someone) alone, to allow (an action), to leave, to send away, to desert or abandon, and even to divorce. I had to let go of self and live for Jesus Christ.

How Do You Deal with Difficult People? The very first thing that I should do is pray for them. I realize that are many types of difficult people. I know that I can be very difficult to deal with, but I have sense enough to calm down and relax. I have been dealing with very difficult people for the past 8 years now. I have been dealing with people, who use vulgarity and smoke marijuana on a daily basis. These people live inside of my apartment building in Dayton, Ohio. I know that I used to smoke marijuana and drink alcohol for 18 years; from 1972 to 1990. I have been clean and sober for 33 years now. I realize that I have making things difficult for myself. This is very serious because you are killing your brain cells inside of your body. It can also decrease your sperm count in men. It can affect your ovum count in women. I really did not know this until I got to High School in 1979. I realize that I was doing things that did not make sense all of the time. I really love people. I love animals as well. I have been earning bad grades in school. I also did numerous of things that did not make sense.

I only wanted to be accepted by God and Mankind at the same exact time. I know that I could not make man accept me, but they didn’t anyway. So, I had to keep to myself and the friends inside of my classes adored me. I do remember picking up a very large turtle before class. All of a sudden, I saw someone getting out of a car, and he asked me whether he could cook the turtle? So, I gave it to him. I know that I should not have bothered the turtle. My disposition at that time was very cheerful. I did all of my homework at the University Computer Center. I had so much fun that I began to use the World Wide Web from 1991-Present. I loved the College Life.

Next, I want to inform all of you that I have made a public spectacle out of myself each day by saying things out of my mouth that hurt other people. I guess, I was making things bad for myself. I got into a lot of street fights in Dayton, Ohio. I also got into fist fights in Grand-Rapids, Michigan for a total of 4 months. I knew that God was watching me throughout that time. God is recording everything that we are doing to ourselves and other people. This is very serious because I was a very difficult person by choice. During that time, I have lost friends and lost female friends as well. I did not have any business doing things to hurt my family members and friends. I want to inform all of you that God has changed my overall behavior since 1990. During that year of 1990, I relocated to Toledo, Ohio. I got a job and a place to live. I was working at a plant located on City Park Avenue in Toledo. During that time, I had traveled to Dayton and Lima Ohio as well. I guess during that time, I was dealing with lewd women as well. I had dealt with lewd women from 6/21/1986 until Friday July 2, 2010. I was only dealing with women who were drug users and abusers. I wanted to inform all of you that I did not care about myself. My grandparents and mother were furious with me.
They found out that I was spending money on female prostitutes. I know that my life could have been better. I was responsible for holding myself back. I want to inform all of you that I graduated from college at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. I earned my Associates Degree on Saturday June 12, 1993. I graduated with my Bachelors of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Social Work on Saturday June 17, 1995. For 3 years, I lived inside of a Crack House on 126 Rosalind Place off Cherry Street in Toledo, Ohio.

Further, I used to conduct myself like a person who was from the streets of Dayton, Ohio. I really wanted other people to like me and accept me for who I am as a Child of the Highest God. I know that I used vulgarity during class in college and high school as well. I made a lot of mistakes during that time. I want to inform everyone that I loved women. I loved myself as well. It is that I knew that college life was difficult for me. I had to change my overall behavior in order to get accepted by other people.

Moreover, I want to inform all of you that I asked God for a favor. I asked God, could He Make Sure that I graduated from college? God really listened to me. I did graduate from college and relocated to Charlotte, NC. I will admit that I was homeless by choice. I was homeless in Charlotte, NC for 8 straight months. I moved to Charlotte, NC on Sunday June, 15, 1997. I lived at the Men’s Uptown Shelter for 8 straight months from June 17, 1997 to February 17, 1998. I had to deal with a whole lot of personalities that were weigh worse off than me. I dealt with it until January 5, 2010. I lived in Charlotte, NC for 12 years. I know that my past was not pleasant. I had decided to accept my whereabouts and get strong!!

Finally, I realized that my life was changing for the better.