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Persecution
Musterseed:
From E-mail—- Critique of L Ray Smith
Dear William
In anticipation of such unwarranted and hypocritical criticisms such as yours, God
put it in my mind to cover such mean spirited nonsense IN ADVANCE and here it is
right from YOU FOOLS , YOU HYPOCRITES, YOU SNAKES.
If Jesus were to come to America today and preach His gospel message, little would
have changed except for one prophesied difference. Everything has gotten even worse
than it was 2000 years ago.
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse ,deceiving and being deceived.(2Tim.3:13)
Then began He ( Jesus) to UPBRAID (Greek Oneidizo) the cities wherein most of His mighty
works were done, because they repented not. ( Matt 11:20)
Blessed are ye when men shall REVILE ( Greek Oneidizo) you, and persecute you, and say all
manner of evil against you FALSELY for my sake. ( Matt.5:11)
Quote from Ray, last paragraph of the email.
“ I understand human nature better than any of my critics will even know,
and therefore in anticipation of such tactics against me, I warn my readers
that such attacks will come. They did the same with Jesus.They tried to turn His own
words back on Him to insinuate that He was a blasphemer. God knows that I don’t
blaspheme even if you don’t. I KNOW what is in my heart; are you sure you know what
is in yours?
All caps are Rays
Please read whole e-mail.
In Christ, Pamela
Wanda:
My experience with being persecuted was far worse being one of Jehovah's witnesses, going door to door witnessing to others, as well as trying to save family and friends from a certain death at Armageddon, as I believed. If not, my own life was in jeopardy.
Upon learning the truth I was free from those lies, as well as bearing the heavy burden of saving anyone. My family that remains, are so happy I no longer try to save them they could care less what I believe. I live a very isolated life at this point in time so there really is no one to be persecuted by. I suppose if it was God's will I share his truths with others that would change. I don't participate or even comment on social sites either, but I have on occasion stood firm for not agreeing with something I know would be in opposition to God's will for me, but even that didn't result in anything as serious as the persicussion I received being one of JW'S. Maybe there is persicussion in my future, but for now, things are very peaceful.
Nelson Boils:
If the walk is too easy which is contrary to what the scriptures are saying,maybe you are living in a closet.
It is going to come,perhaps it is right around the corner.
Food for thought.
Wanda:
--- Quote from: Rolihlahla on September 30, 2019, 02:33:04 PM ---If the walk is too easy which is contrary to what the scriptures are saying,maybe you are living in a closet.
It is going to come,perhaps it is right around the corner.
Food for thought.
--- End quote ---
I didn't say it was easy, far from it.
Ephesians 6:12 (NIV)
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms
I don't live in a closet, but I'm more isolated than I've ever been. I don't often have contact with others except when I'm out running errands, and I'm not moved to discuss God durring those times, so there isnt any reason I would experience persecution. If I was inclined to talk about God with anyone, including my own sons, I would definatly open myself up to persecution, but I am not inspired to do that, unless someone asks me a question pertaining to God, and even then I carefully consider the persons intentions.
Do we only consider ourselves, who believe we have the truth the only ones being persecuted? What about believers, are not many of them suffering persecution today?
I was most certainly a believer, and believed I had the only truth, before coming to a more accurate understanding, and I was persecuted every day of my life as a result.
Matt. 10:22
and ye shall be hated by all because of my name, but he who hath endured to the end, he shall be saved.
People are dying, and being tortured everyday for simply believing Jesus is the savior.
Is this not being persecuted and hated because of his name?
octoberose:
Wanda, I’ve listened to you long enough now to know that you carry burdens and sadness. If you walked as the world walks , perhaps some of these burdens would be less . But you don’t . Persecution doesn’t have to be the lions den - it can be isolation, grief, loss - any evil that we are confronted with because of who we are in Christ .
I don’t know why but all of us here experience the aloneness of being set apart as Christ followers who dont have a home . Where is there a congregation of people who believe like us? We found out pretty quickly that those around us don’t usually appreciate us rocking the boat . Isn’t that also persecution?
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