Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 12:30

"He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth." — Matthew 12:30 (ASV)

Our Lord had made no compromise with Satan. Satan was not with Him but against Him. He intended to be equally decisive in His dealings with all other parties.

Men must either come to His side or be reckoned as His opponents. There can be no middle course. Jesus meant war with the great enemy and with all who sided with evil.

Men would necessarily take sides in practice. Their actions would tend to gather to Him or to scatter from Him. Jesus is the one and only possible center of human unity, and whatever teaching does not unite men in Him disperses them through selfishness, pride, hate, and a thousand other disintegrating forces.

Our King has thrown down the challenge of battle, and He will never accept a truce or compromise.

Lord, let me never hesitate, but be with You and gather with You.