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What does it mean that the cross can cause division among people?

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The cross causes division as it challenges personal beliefs and self-righteousness, revealing the stark truth of the gospel.

The cross inevitably creates division because it confronts people's deep-seated beliefs about righteousness and self-worth. As preached by Paul, the message of the cross offends those who cling to legalism and personal merit, as Galatians 5:11 suggests that any addition to grace renders one an enemy of the gospel. Jesus Himself warned that He did not come to bring peace but a sword, indicating that the call to follow Him may divide families and friends (Matthew 10:34-36). This division is not simply a matter of belief but is an underlying action of the gospel's power to convict individuals of their need for repentance and their reliance on Christ's righteousness alone rather than their righteousness. Hence, for believers, it highlights the necessity of an exclusive faith in Christ that often challenges the norms of society.
Scripture References: Galatians 5:11, Matthew 10:34-36

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