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“but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name.” 1 Peter 4:16 God doesn’t always reveal why He’s allowed a painful situation to enter our lives. But today’s passage helps us consider two possible reasons for suffering.[...]
“For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass” 1 Thessalonians 3:4 The Bible never says that life gets easier after salvation. In fact, it says quite the opposite. Paul told the Thessalonian Christians to[...]
“Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.” Psalm 119:157 (NIV) Have you ever wondered if you would remain faithful to the Lord if persecuted for your faith? What you are doing now will largely determine what you would do then. We’re[...]