"Count it all joy my brethren, when ye face diverse trials and temptations."
We are to count it all joy when life gets tough. Read 1 Peter 4:12-16. If life is hard becaus ewe've commited a crime, then we aught to be punished and feel deeply ashamed.
But, if we are being persecuteed for the name of christ we are to be joyful. For he suffered for us, how can we expect to do less?
I once heard a man say, " If you don't know somone who hates you for your faith, you aren't doing somthing right." However, Jesus himself said to live peaceably with all men. Is this a contradiction of scripture? Absolutely not! We are to live as peaceably with our fellow men as possible, but, we are NOT to compromise on our beliefs and convictions.
Yahweh says to stand firm in the faith and trust of Jesus Christ. If the ONLY way to live peaceably with somone is to compromis....THen don't do it! But, be sure to return evil with blessings, and turn the other cheek.
Ok, now... " Life seems so hard, why do we have to bother with a lot of this stuff?" Well, i got somthing to say to that. there are people in North Korea that are being torn from their homes, thrown into prison, beaten severely, and even executed in Horrifiing ways, and all for their faith. Little children are running into the vast jungles and are either caught and killed, pounced upon and eaten by wild animals such as lions and tigers, Or are living in constant fear for their lives Every Day.
And we have the Audacity to say our lives are hard! we are so Self-centered (I'm including myself in that statement).
We could be passing out tracts, feeding the hungry, helping out at an orphanage or working at ahomeless shelter! And yet, we'd rather waste time sleeping or watching television, as mom and dad gaze at us to catch our eye balls when they fall out.
People! Get off your sofas, stop being depressed or just down right lazy, or even whatever you're doing that is not absolutely essential for life, and go tell somone about Christ, or even just leave a chick tract on your neighbors porch.
My friends, do you want to have to face God on judgement day and say you've been waiting for him on your couch in front of the tv! Listen to those in authority over you, those who encourage your life with Christ. Talk to your parents, teachers, believing friends, you are more than welcome to come and talk to me if you wish it. But, talk to those who Will SHARPEN you in the faith and love of Jesus Christ.
Study your bible daily, it's the best and most amazing gift you'll ever recieve.
"To him who has ears, let him hear"
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