Jesus Christ told the disciples that the world would hate them because they first hated Him. Take Heart! Count it all joy! His Grace is Sufficient!!!
To all the faithful who face the hatred of the lost, the non-believers, when we stand firm in our faith in Jesus Christ, I pray that we will physically and spiritually stand strong in this spiritual warfare. Amen?
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you for My sake. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. They persecuted the prophets before you in the same way."
Matthew 5:11-12
"If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you."
1st Peter 4:14
"Hear me, you who know what is right; you people who have my law in your hearts: Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults.
2006-08-04 07:35:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Amen, sister!!!!! The atheists, agnostics and those of other faiths who insult us here need to be reminded of this continually -- and so do the believers. Bless you!
SERF: You'd better get your facts straight.
There are 200 million Christians suffering for their faith every day, from Cuba to North Africa to the Muslim Middle East, India and the rest of South Asia, North Korea, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, to name a few.
Between 150,000 and 170,000 Christians die from persection around the world each year, making this the most persecuted religion in the world.
2006-08-04 07:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you for My sake. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. They persecuted the prophets before you in the same way."
Matthew 5:11-12
!!!!!!!!!!!AMEN!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-04 08:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey thanks for the encouragement, I was begining to think that the whole world hates Christians and believes in all false and evil things said against them...
They call themselves open minded and at the same time condemn us as closedminded ignorant fools.... for an example just look at the last question that I answered... click on my picture...
Thanks again... we must really be blessed becuase they hate us so much.... But I forgive them... they don't know what they are doing...
God bless you and yours...
your brother in Christ, splinterjah
2006-08-04 07:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Agappae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, this is some serious warfare, how do you endure???
I've heard every religion make this same claim, that they are being persecuted for the truth. Their books all prophecy persecution too. Even an Atheist could make that claim, so who's the real one?
Every religion on earth gets persecuted for their beliefs from some other group.
La Dee Da
Oops, is that persecution?
2006-08-04 08:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AMEN SISTER! YOU GOT THAT RIGHT! It's so awesome how God's knows everything, and so he prepares us for all these things that are against us. It's cool that the more people against us and screaming insults at us make us more and more dependent on God. God's blessings and comfort to all you Christians!
2006-08-04 07:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by OnFireForJesus! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bless you.
Your words of encouragement are refreshing...
The needless ignorance of some here can be daunting, but I know the Lord has a purpose.
We Believers should all be reminded of one thing:
NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER AND NO TONGUE THAT SPEAKS EVIL SHALL DO ME ANY HARM.
YEAH, THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I SHALL FEAR NO EVIL.
FOR IF THE LORD BE FOR ME, WHO ON EARTH CAN STAND AGAINST ME?
FOR IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERERS.
Believe that...
2006-08-04 07:42:54 · answer #6 · answered by Adyghe Ha'Yapheh-Phiyah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, he knew the world would hate you, that's why he went to all the trouble to create you. He even spent all this time on a planet where he could put some people to be really, really mean and hate one particular group of his people who would love him. He did all this just because. I mean, I'm sure he thought it would be fun. Like he didn't have anything better to do. That's why he did it all. So that he could have people hate you and then give you comfort.
What a bunch of freakin' idiots!
2006-08-04 07:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
Thank you for your wisdom and your Christ centered beliefs. I hope and pray that there are others like you who will express themselves in the same way. I wrote a poem a few years ago when I was experincing a lot of pain, I hope you like it.
My River of Peace
Jesus is my river of peace, my shelter from the storms.
In his strong arms he keeps me from harm,
and keeps me safe and warm
and loved.
2006-08-04 08:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by Merrilly C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If god is all good and powerful, how come he can't stop all the "evil" in the world? And we only hate you because christianity is the most self-absorbed, hypocritical, and arrogant religion in the world.
2006-08-04 07:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is awesome! I love the fact that the creator of the universe is my very best friend, that He knew me when I was still a twinkle in my mother's eye, that He calls me His own daughter. I just love that!
2006-08-04 08:45:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋