What does the Bible say about strife between Christians and the world?

Scripture consistently illustrates that there is a natural animosity between the children of God and those who are not. In Genesis 27, we see Esau's hatred for Jacob stemming from the blessing his father gave to Jacob, symbolizing the world's hatred for God's chosen. This is echoed in Matthew 10:22, where Jesus states, 'And you will be hated by all for my name's sake...' The hostility arises because of the distinguishing mark of God’s people—their allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ, which incites the hatred and opposition of the world.