There have been a lot of posts in the recent days about the situation in the Middle East; specifically all of the murders of Christians and innocent children. These things absolutely break my heart and I am praying for the families enduring the pain of losing their loved ones. At the same time I am very concerned with many of the posts I have seen because they seem to completely contradict what I read in the Bible. There have been many outcries to end the persecution with war or some other method of force; my question is is this not the life we are told to expect when we read the Bible? I wonder if we should send missionaries rather than soldiers? I know many people will disagree, and maybe Im wrong but read these scriptures and pray that the Lord would give us His heart for the situation and prepare us as Christians to follow Christ wherever He calls us. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:19-21 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Romans 12:14 But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. Luke 6:27-36 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord is avenging and wrathful; the Lord takes vengeance on his adversaries and keeps wrath for his enemies. Nahum 1:2 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted 2 Timothy 3:12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christs sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 1 Peter 4:12-14 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Philippians 1:12-14 Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you. 1 John 3:13 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. 2 Corinthians 4:8-12 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Luke 6:22 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Revelation 2:10 What is the christian life supposed to look like?
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:50:53 +0000
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