1. “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” (Matthew 12:25)
Jesus teaches about the inherent self-destruction that occurs when a group is internally divided, mirroring the metaphor of harm coming from within the group.
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2. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” (Matthew 7:15)
This aligns directly with the theme of deception and misplaced trust, similar to the trees trusting the axe.
3. “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” (Matthew 7:6)
A cautionary statement about discernment and the dangers of trusting the wrong individuals.
4. “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.” (Mark 3:24)
Similar to the Matthew 12:25 teaching, it emphasizes internal destruction when trust is misplaced or divisions arise.
5. “They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption.” (2 Peter 2:19)
A warning about leaders or figures who seem aligned with the group but ultimately lead to harm.
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This aligns directly with the theme of deception and misplaced trust, similar to the trees trusting the axe.
A cautionary statement about discernment and the dangers of trusting the wrong individuals.
Similar to the Matthew 12:25 teaching, it emphasizes internal destruction when trust is misplaced or divisions arise.
A warning about leaders or figures who seem aligned with the group but ultimately lead to harm.