₦airaland Forum

Christianity and Persecution

Daily believers are persecuted (maltreated or killed) in different parts of the world primarily because of their faith in Christ. The question that comes to mind is that " why will a caring God allow his followers to be maltreated? "

And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life Mark 10:29-30

Persecution can be general; where all believers in a particular place or organisation are maltreated or an individual as a result of his / her faith in Jesus.

Results of Persecution
Persecution is like passing through fire nevertheless it can yield the following results:
1. It may be a catalyst for the expansion of God's kingdom.
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. Acts 8:1,4
2. It reveals whether a believer loves God or not.
3. It strengthen believers
4. God is glorified.

Reactions of Believers to Persecution
1. Don't throw pity party
2. Fix your eyes on Jesus
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2
3. Pray for your persecutors
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Matthew 5:44.
4. Support believers passing through persecution by praying, giving, visiting or writing to encourage them when it is possible.

In conclusion; "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 King James Version (KJV)

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I attended LSBSF vigil in March 1999. After the message the Minister gave an Altar call,the Holy Spirit whispered,to my heart ( whoever is ashamed of me here on earth will I be ashame of in my Fathers kingdom ) immediately I gave my life to Jesus

There is hope for our dear country !!!