Gospel of John - John 15.18-20

Jobey McGinty

Much of Jesus' ministry on earth was dedicated to showing His disciples a "different way" to live, one which stands in stark contrast, and often opposition, to what they see in both the secular and religious worlds around them.  At this point in the Gospel of John He levels with them, noting that living this different life will not gain them friends and will cause the world to hate them.  They were probably surprised, however, to see just how much of that hatred came from within the church itself.  Jesus has the same warning for us modern day believers...following Him will often put us at odds with both the secular world and many in the church itself, across the political and religious "left to right" spectrum.  This same hatred was directed at our Savior, himself, how ...