{"id":996,"date":"2025-09-16T16:44:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enslin.vanblerk.site\/?p=996"},"modified":"2025-09-16T16:44:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:44:53","slug":"blog-is-there-a-them-and-us-a-biblical-answer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enslin.vanblerk.site\/?p=996","title":{"rendered":"Blog: \u201cIs There a Them and Us?\u201d \u2013 A Biblical Answer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English Version<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we look at humanity, it is easy to say: <em>\u201cThere is a them and an us.\u201d<\/em> But how does the Bible describe people, and how does it teach Christians to treat others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. How many groups of people are there according to the Bible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spiritually, the Bible shows us there are only <strong>two categories of people<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Those who belong to God through Christ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who reject God and remain in sin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matthew 12:30<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cHe that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no middle ground. A person is either in Christ or outside Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ephesians 2:1<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cAnd you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How should Christians treat others?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though there is a \u201cthem and us,\u201d Jesus commands His followers to love all, including enemies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matthew 5:44<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cBut 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.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, God calls believers to speak truth and warn sinners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ezekiel 3:18-19<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cWhen I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning&#8230; Yet if thou warn the wicked&#8230; thou hast delivered thy soul.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We love people, but we cannot ignore sin\u2014we must warn in love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. When the message is rejected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus gave clear instruction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matthew 10:14<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cAnd 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.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We cannot force belief. We testify, and if people reject, we move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus also exposed that not all are children of God:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>John 8:44<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cYe are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shows the real spiritual divide\u2014children of God versus children of the devil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The final separation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God knows the end from the beginning, and the Bible is clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matthew 25:41<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cDepart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who reject Christ will share the judgment of the fallen angels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But those who are His are safe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>John 10:27-28<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cMy sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the Bible teaches a \u201cthem and us.\u201d Yet the calling of the Christian is clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warn the sinner (Ezekiel 3:18-19).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Love even the enemy (Matthew 5:44).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speak the truth plainly (John 8:44).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust God with the final judgment (Matthew 25:41).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afrikaanse Weergawe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cIs Daar \u2019n Hulle en Ons?\u201d \u2013 Die Bybelse Antwoord<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wanneer ons oor mense dink, kan ons maklik s\u00ea: <em>\u201cDaar is \u2019n hulle en \u2019n ons.\u201d<\/em> Maar hoe sien die Bybel mense, en hoe leer dit die Christen om ander te behandel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Hoeveel groepe mense is daar volgens die Bybel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In geestelike sin wys die Bybel dat daar net <strong>twee kategorie\u00eb<\/strong> mense is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Die wat aan God behoort deur Christus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Die wat God verwerp en in sonde bly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matthew 12:30<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cHe that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daar is geen neutrale posisie nie \u2013 \u2019n mens is \u00f3f in Christus, \u00f3f buite Hom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ephesians 2:1<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cAnd you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Hoe moet Christene ander mense behandel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al bestaan daar \u2019n \u201chulle en ons,\u201d beveel Jesus Sy volgelinge om almal lief te h\u00ea, selfs vyande:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matthew 5:44<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cBut 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.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tog verwag God van gelowiges om die waarheid te spreek en die sondaar te waarsku:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ezekiel 3:18-19<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cWhen I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning&#8230; Yet if thou warn the wicked&#8230; thou hast delivered thy soul.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ons moet dus in liefde waarsku, al aanvaar mense dit nie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Wanneer die boodskap verwerp word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus gee duidelike riglyne:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matthew 10:14<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cAnd 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.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ons kan niemand dwing om te glo nie. Ons getuig, maar as hulle nie luister nie, gaan ons verder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus het selfs ges\u00ea nie almal is kinders van God nie:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>John 8:44<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cYe are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hier sien ons die werklike skeiding \u2013 kinders van God teenoor kinders van die duiwel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Die finale skeiding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God weet die einde van die begin af, en die Bybel is duidelik:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matthew 25:41<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cDepart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die wat Christus verwerp, sal saam met die gevalle engele geoordeel word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maar di\u00e9 wat aan Hom behoort, is veilig:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>John 10:27-28<\/strong> \u2013 <em>\u201cMy sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Gevolgtrekking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ja, die Bybel leer van \u2019n \u201chulle en ons.\u201d Maar die roeping van die Christen is duidelik:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Waarsku die sondaar (Ezekiel 3:18-19).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liefh\u00ea selfs die vyand (Matthew 5:44).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spreek die waarheid duidelik (John 8:44).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vertrou God vir die finale oordeel (Matthew 25:41).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die hart van \u2019n Christen is nie haat of hoogmoed nie, maar liefde en gehoorsaamheid \u2013 met die wete dat God self die finale skeiding sal bring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>English Version When we look at humanity, it is easy to say: \u201cThere is a them and an us.\u201d 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: Matthew 12:30 \u2013 \u201cHe that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.\u201d There is no middle ground. A person is either in Christ or outside Him. Ephesians 2:1 \u2013 \u201cAnd you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.\u201d 2. How should Christians treat others? Even though there is a \u201cthem and us,\u201d Jesus commands His followers to love all, including enemies: Matthew 5:44 \u2013 \u201cBut 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.\u201d At the same time, God calls believers to speak truth and warn sinners: Ezekiel 3:18-19 \u2013 \u201cWhen I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning&#8230; Yet if thou warn the wicked&#8230; thou hast delivered thy soul.\u201d We love people, but we cannot ignore sin\u2014we must warn in love. 3. 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