True Christians - Do not be afraid!?

Question

You are being attacked. Fear not my fellow warriors, for our God is on our side. The devil and his clan have come to ridicule you, to tear you down, to call you "stupid and unreasonable". They tell you that God does not exist, and that you have no hope. They are seeking to rob you of your faith in our God. Liars they are! Sons of the devil working for the will of their father, spreading his deception! Fear not you true worshippers. For our God is the Almighty and He will reign Supreme! There will come a day when you will rejoice because our God will be ruling as king. Stand firm you true Christians, put on your spiritual armor, do not let your hands grow weary, for soon we will be reaping our reward! Soon, Satan's kingdom is already begun to fall, he is scampering around with the little time he has left seeking to tear us away from our God. Be determined in your minds and hearts not to allow ridicule to tear you away from the love of our God.

Duck Phup - How did you get from what i said that I am somehow politically motivated? Have you not heard of trying to encourage people who share the same beliefs as you do. Maybe that is a new concept for you. I am sorry you are lacking in understanding, but no, I am not politically motivated.
cpt the rhino - the middle east is not fighting because of speeches like this. You need to keep track of the facts a little better before you make comments such as yours. Spiritual warfare is far different than what you are watching in the Middle East.
Lukky Fokker - I'm sure you are fully aware that I am a witness, being a disfellowshipped witness yourself, I would appreciate it if you would show some respect for what you know we believe and stop trying to communicate with other Witnesses that you know you should not be talking to.
Spamandham - If you don't believe in God, why are you quoting a book that was written by Him.You people only insult yourself in your attempt to insult me.

Answer 1

The Bible teaches that the exact "hatred" this question describes should be expected by true Christians in this time of the end, and it actually helps identify Jehovah's Witnesses as Christ's true disciples:

(John 15:19) If you were part of the world, the world would be fond of what is its own. Now because you are no part of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.

(Luke 6:22) Happy are you whenever men hate you, and whenever they exclude you and reproach you and cast out your name as wicked for the sake of the Son of man.

(1 Peter 4:4) Because you do not continue running with them in this course to the same low sink of debauchery, they are puzzled and go on speaking abusively of you.

(2 Timothy 4:3-5) For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching, but, in accord with their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, whereas they will be turned aside to false stories. You, though, keep your senses in all things, suffer evil, do the work of an evangelizer, fully accomplish your ministry.

It seems signficant that the relatively small religion of Jehovah's Witnesses are the ones best known for their worldwide preaching work. Yet Jesus commanded that ALL who would call themselves "Christian" perform this public work:

(Matthew 28:19,20) Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you. And, look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.

Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/library/jt/index.htm
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2003/3/1/article_01.htm
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2002/4/1/article_01.htm

Answer 2

Hmmm... you sound like one of those 'Dominionists'. Christian 'Dominionists' (Reconstructionalists, theonomists) have largely usurped the local level political apparatus of the Republican Party, and are engaged in a sub rosa process to politically motivate moderate Christians under the false cover of religious issues such as morality and family values. The goal is nothing less than the takeover of all elective offices in the USA.

Their doctrine comes from the Bible, starting with the term 'dominion' at Genesis 1:28... “And God said unto them, [Adam and Eve] Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have DOMINION… over every living thing.” They interpret DOMINION as: “... a supremacy in determining and directing the actions of others or in governing politically, socially, or personally.”

They want to remake the USA as a theocracy... and they are succeeding.

Its most common form, Dominionism, represents one of the most extreme forms of Fundamentalist Christianity thought. Its followers, called Dominionists, are attempting to convert the laws of United States so that they match those of the Hebrew Scriptures. They intend to achieve this by using the freedom of religion in the US to train a generation of children via home-schooling and in private Christian religious schools. Later, their graduates will be charged with the responsibility of creating a new Bible-based political, religious and social order. One of the first tasks of this order will be to eliminate religious choice and freedom. Their eventual goal is to achieve the "Kingdom of God" in which much of the world is converted to Christianity. They feel that the power of God's word will bring about this conversion. No armed force or insurrection will be needed; in fact, they believe that there will be little opposition to their plan. People will willingly accept it. All that needs to be done is to properly explain it to them.

All religious organizations, congregations etc. other than strictly Fundamentalist Christianity would be suppressed. Nonconforming Evangelical, main line and liberal Christian religious institutions would no longer be allowed to hold services, organize, proselytize, etc. Society would revert to the laws and punishments of the Hebrew Scriptures. Any person who advocated or practiced other religious beliefs outside of their home would be tried for idolatry and executed. Blasphemy, adultery and homosexual behavior would be criminalized; those found guilty would also be executed. There are two conservative Christian pastors in Texas who have advocated the execution of all Wiccans. Ralph Reed, the executive director of the conservative public policy group the Christian Coalition has criticized Reconstructionism as "an authoritarian ideology that threatens the most basic civil liberties of a free and democratic society."

By allowing this insidious agenda to progress, we are sowing the seeds of our own destruction, while these religious nut-jobs are paving the way to Armageddon with gleeful anticipation.

http://www.religioustolerance.org/reconstr.htm
http://www.yuricareport.com/Dominionism/HistoryOfReconstructionMovement.html
http://www.yuricareport.com/Dominionism/Clarkson_RiseOfDomionism.html

Answer 3

With Christ on my side, whom shall I fear. Amen! It is nice to see a believer in all the turmoil you see here. God Bless all who believe and light the path of those who are unsure. To have "child-like" faith is a true blessing!

Answer 4

Thank you for the words of encouragement these are tough times and we do have to stand strong.As long as GOD is with me it does not matter who's against me,armor on and ready for battle. GOD bless

Answer 5

God doesn't exist. You're fighting for your imagination.

"When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child. Now that I have become a man, I have put away childish things."

It's time to grow up.

Answer 6

Poor persecuted Christians... yeah, right

Persecution complex, maybe

If you'd like I can lend you a couple of nails and you can hang yourself right up there too.

Answer 7

God is always with us, amen, and all that. Hope you're being truthful. I will never waver.

Answer 8

Remember to ask a question next time.
God bless you.

Answer 9

I am not afraid b/c i know that God loves me and he lead me. Christ is my savior.

Answer 10

I am not afraid - for God is always with me.