Every kingdom divided against itself is heading for ruin, and a household divided against itself collapses.
Lk.11:17
Jesus is answering the accusation that he casts out devils by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of devils. Even logic refutes this as an impossibility. Being a consummate teacher, Jesus uses the occasion to teach a truth... united we stand, divided we fall.
Much of Jesus' prayer recorded in the Gospels is for unity among believers. For good reason. He knows our propensity to disunity and the power of its destruction.
Striving for unity, sooner or later, involves me giving up my rights... and that is hard. Even so, what is the alternative? A collapsed house, a ruined kingdom.
Jesus, help me give up my rights as you gave up yours.
Saints Felicity and Perpetua, please pray for me.
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