In 1 Corinthians 4:9, Paul says, “God has position us apostles on display at the terminate of the procession, similar those condemned to perish inwards the arena.”
The Corinthians were familiar amongst Roman arenas. First-round gladiators were armed to defend themselves. But after inwards the solar daytime (“at the terminate of the procession”), criminals in addition to captured enemies were forced to come inwards the arena naked in addition to unarmed to live on brutally attacked yesteryear wild beasts or armed opponents.
It’s well for yous to recall those who’ve been persecuted for their faith. They are the “great cloud of witnesses” cheering us on (Hebrews 12:1-4).
They challenge, inspire, in addition to encourage us to stand upwards firm, reminding us that “those who endure according to God's volition should commit themselves to their faithful Creator in addition to maintain to produce good” (1 Peter 4:19).
Our persecutions are small-scale inwards comparison, simply the pressures are growing: blatant immorality, deceptive heathen influences, tempting materialism, in addition to unsafe narcissism.
Blessed are those willing to stand upwards theatre in addition to live on persecuted for righteousness sake (Matthew 5:10).
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For additional encouragement:
Right is Right
Pagan Influences
Where's Your Bank?
How to Spot a Narcissist
Bible Love Notes
