Therefore, the fire of Christ referenced in the gospel, would upset a lot of established and systemic ills and injustices. It is like the proverbial saying that he who wants peace must prepare for war. Hence, as He says, rather than peace, standing for Him would bring divisions between those who love peace and those who oppose peace. Standing for Christ would bring disagreements amongst peoples even of the closest kin like family. This means that even the most sacred earthly ties are less important than loyalty to Christ. No matter how important our families are, they must not become an obstacle to us in following Christ.
If the price to pay is to give up what is as precious and important to us including our lives, we must not hesitate. What price are you willing to pay for the sake of Christ? In order to make the fire of God’s love to burn brightly in our lives we must follow the truth that Christ has brings to us. Accepting the truth of the gospel has led to many divisions among families and friends yet we must realize the cost of discipleship . One cannot bury the truth because it is like a seed that sprouts out its shoots after been buried.
If it be so Lord! Turn my unsanctified nature to the fire of thy love and let it feel the sacred glow, and let my burnt side cool a little while I learn my own weakness and want of heat when I am removed from thy heavenly flame. Let me not be found a double-minded man, but one entirely under the powerful influence of reigning grace; for well I know if I am left like a cake unturned, and am not on both sides the subject of thy grace, I must be consumed forever amid everlasting burnings.