16th Sep, 2025 Blog: “Is There a Them and Us?” – A Biblical Answer

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When we look at humanity, it is easy to say: “There is a them and an us.” But how does the Bible describe people, and how does it teach Christians to treat others?

1. How many groups of people are there according to the Bible?

Spiritually, the Bible shows us there are only two categories of people:

Those who belong to God through Christ.
Those who reject God and remain in sin.

Matthew 12:30 – “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.”

There is no middle ground. A person is either in Christ or outside Him.

Ephesians 2:1 – “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.”

2. How should Christians treat others?

Even though there is a “them and us,” Jesus commands His followers to love all, including enemies:

Matthew 5:44 – “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”

At the same time, God calls believers to speak truth and warn sinners:

Ezekiel 3:18-19 – “When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning… Yet if thou warn the wicked… thou hast delivered thy soul.”

We love people, but we cannot ignore sin—we must warn in love.

3. When the message is rejected

Jesus gave clear instruction:

Matthew 10:14 – “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.”

We cannot force belief. We testify, and if people reject, we move on.

Jesus also exposed that not all are children of God:

John 8:44 – “Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do.”

This shows the real spiritual divide—children of God versus children of the devil.

4. The final separation

God knows the end from the beginning, and the Bible is clear:

Matthew 25:41 – “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.”

Those who reject Christ will share the judgment of the fallen angels.

But those who are His are safe:

John 10:27-28 – “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish.”

5. Conclusion

Yes, the Bible teaches a “them and us.” Yet the calling of the Christian is clear:

Warn the sinner (Ezekiel 3:18-19).
Love even the enemy (Matthew 5:44).
Speak the truth plainly (John 8:44).
Trust God with the final judgment (Matthew 25:41).

The heart of a Christian is not to live in hatred or pride, but to walk in truth and love, knowing God Himself will bring the final separation.

Afrikaanse Weergawe

“Is Daar ’n Hulle en Ons?” – Die Bybelse Antwoord

Wanneer ons oor mense dink, kan ons maklik sê: “Daar is ’n hulle en ’n ons.” Maar hoe sien die Bybel mense, en hoe leer dit die Christen om ander te behandel?

1. Hoeveel groepe mense is daar volgens die Bybel?

In geestelike sin wys die Bybel dat daar net twee kategorieë mense is:

Die wat aan God behoort deur Christus.
Die wat God verwerp en in sonde bly.

Matthew 12:30 – “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.”

Daar is geen neutrale posisie nie – ’n mens is óf in Christus, óf buite Hom.

Ephesians 2:1 – “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.”

2. Hoe moet Christene ander mense behandel?

Al bestaan daar ’n “hulle en ons,” beveel Jesus Sy volgelinge om almal lief te hê, selfs vyande:

Matthew 5:44 – “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”

Tog verwag God van gelowiges om die waarheid te spreek en die sondaar te waarsku:

Ezekiel 3:18-19 – “When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning… Yet if thou warn the wicked… thou hast delivered thy soul.”

Ons moet dus in liefde waarsku, al aanvaar mense dit nie.

3. Wanneer die boodskap verwerp word

Jesus gee duidelike riglyne:

Matthew 10:14 – “And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.”

Ons kan niemand dwing om te glo nie. Ons getuig, maar as hulle nie luister nie, gaan ons verder.

Jesus het selfs gesê nie almal is kinders van God nie:

John 8:44 – “Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do.”

Hier sien ons die werklike skeiding – kinders van God teenoor kinders van die duiwel.

4. Die finale skeiding

God weet die einde van die begin af, en die Bybel is duidelik:

Matthew 25:41 – “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.”

Die wat Christus verwerp, sal saam met die gevalle engele geoordeel word.

Maar dié wat aan Hom behoort, is veilig: