Enemies of the Cross

“For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.” (Philippians 3:18)

The most horrendous execution by which any thief or murderer would ever be put to death was that of crucifixion on a Roman Cross. It was the choice of the enemies of the Son of God to rid themselves of Him once and for all. It was the means which God chose to let the world know how much He was willing to give to save sinners from hell.

That someone would be the enemy of the love shown at the cross and the price God was willing to pay for man’s salvation and redemption is beyond all comprehension and understanding. Paul said that telling his readers about those enemies of the cross brought weeping. He said there were “many” who were enemies of the cross. The descendants of those first century enemies of the cross abound today.