Christ's Important Message About Persecution

Modern culture is rapidly declining, approving sins that break God’s heart, and we’re seeing this bleed into the church. Don’t get me wrong. I think genuine Christians, often called “remnant Christians,” are growing stronger and more faithful, preparing themselves in God’s Word, persevering when rejected for their faith, standing strong.

But in the last few years, there has been a huge shift in the values of many “professing Christians.” Many who call themselves Christians have given up Christian values to fit in with culture.

True Christianity is counter cultural. 

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.”  John 15:18-19 

That’s why we’re seeing an increase in hatred toward remnant Christians, even from “professing Christians.”  

Scripture promises hatred for faithful Christians: Luke 21:17; Matthew 5:11-12; Matthew 10:22; Mark 13:13; Luke 6:22; John 17:14; 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 John 3:13.

So let’s share God’s truth patiently and graciously, knowing we'll be rewarded for sharing truth even when we're hated (Matthew 5:11-12).

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