Matthew 10:35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother-in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
Initially, at the time of baptism, some persons might not have taken the time to thoroughly count the cost of true discipleship, while others may not have fully understood that following Christ would call for sacrifice and an entire surrender of our lives to Him. Therefore, according to our first passages, when the understanding dawns in our minds, it will inevitably put us at odds with some of the friends, and family that we love, who might not understand, nor agree with what God requires of us.
It is not every time that acquaintances will be in lock step with our unique beliefs and perspectives. And, without the shadow of a doubt, when crunch time comes around, many individuals would get deeply offended at the course of action we may take, in the face of the lamblike beast speaking as a dragon. And we are not to expect to a have rational, logical answer for every single thing God requires.
That’s because when crunch time comes around, the decision not to buy or sell, will certainly be challenged by friends, and foes, especially if children are involved. We do not know for certain if The Lord might see fit to put every one of them to sleep just before the big one hits because of two statements that are written, one in the Bible, and the other coming from the pen of inspiration.
Matthew 10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that takes not his cross and follows after me, is not worthy of me.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!