There is in the study of logic something known as “the law of the excluded middle.” It describes an either/or situation. For instance, everything in your house is either human or nonhuman. Now, wives, although he may not act like it at times, your husband is human. However, your dog, your kitchen table and your couch are all nonhuman. The law of the excluded middle does not tell you what the “non” may be, but it does give you the either/or position. The point is that something is either/or, with no middle or neutral ground.
Jesus made use of this vehicle of logic on many occasions. For instance, in Matthew 12:30 He said, “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.” Notice, one is either for Him, or against Him. There is no room here for “Well, he is not a Christian, but I believe the Lord will save him anyway” type of thinking. There is no middle ground, no neutrality allowed. It becomes our own individual responsibility to determine by a proper use of the Scriptures where we stand. Taking the totality of Jesus’ teaching on our relationship to Him, are you for Him, or are you against Him. Remember, the Bible is the only standard by which this can be determined.
