Why Does Persucution Come And How Do We React To It?
Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: 1 Thessalonians 2:15
Why do people persecute us? It is pretty clear here “they please not God”. Just like any situation in life those who try hard a do good are hated by those who will not put in any effort. People hard hearts also “Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.” psalm 55:19 they are so cold to God because they have not faced the hardships others have faced. They also believe they will face no hardship “[I shall] never [be] in adversity.” Psalm 10:6. Fearing the Lord creates a dependance on him and a love for him. The wicked are full of pride “The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God.” Psalm 14:1 and then we see “they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind,” Romans 1:28.It is sad but true that when one resists God long enough he gives them over. But“we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.” Romans 8:28 So how do we respond to persecution? Just like the disciples“rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.” Acts 5:41 rejoice always!
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