Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Persecution.

Being a Christians now in these days has many persecution on the Christian faith. Worse is that these people are turning away from believing in Jesus Christ. Persecution can come in many forms. Think about it, everywhere you go in these world, people are persecuting Christians. Why? people can't handle the truth. Basically now we, Christians, are defending the faith.

The book of 1 Peter tells us a lot about persecution. let's see part of it...

1 Peter 4

Living for God
1Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. 4They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you. 5But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.

7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Suffering for Being a Christian
12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18And,
"If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?"

19So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.


To me i see this persecution as a challenge. I will fight for my faith at all cost. Making sure that the world knows Jesus Christ through me (and of course through my fellow Christians). The world is a fear of the truth and satan has done his job by corrupting the world in their thoughts of Christians. Come one, Christians. Don't hide behind the church walls, is time to show off your faith and prove this world wrong and better still prove satan wrong.


I believe that if you show off your Christianity in you. People would start to ask questions and would want to belief what we belief in. Christianity is a light to all people and it shines through us, Christians. Make the stand. Persecution is just a face, people are waiting to see what we do after persecution.


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