In fact, anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others. But evil people who pretend to be what they are not will become worse than ever, as they fool others and are fooled themselves.
Keep on being faithful to what you were taught and to what you believed. After all, you know who taught you these things. Since childhood, you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to make you wise enough to have faith in Christ Jesus and be saved.
2 Timothy 3:12-15
The fact that you will be persecuted as a follower of Jesus Christ is certain. Along with your walk with Jesus comes the stones and arrows of the world trying to do you in. They are enemies of Christ and following Him makes you their enemy as well.
So how should you respond to those who want to make trouble for you or even want to cut off your head? Opposition from the world is a sure sign that you are not with them in their rebellion against God! If the world loves you and likes the message you preach, you have much to worry about! Why would those who are enemies of God be friends with a man or woman who is filled with the Holy Spirit and walking daily in response to God's leading? The offensive message of the Gospel only becomes sweet and precious when a man's heart is convicted and he turns from his sin to embrace the Lord Jesus Christ. It is then that he feels the love of Jesus and the grace of God!
Don't be angry at the world for opposing you as a follower of Jesus. Instead rejoice and be glad that even the world around you confirms the destination of your life!
"Lord Jesus, give me the strength and courage today to stand strong for You even while the world causes me trouble. And may You be praised now and forever. Amen."
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