Fearless of the consequences.
“But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.”
– Luke 21:12-13
Not every choice should be applauded. “But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.” – Revelation 2:6
A lot of people don’t believe in God. “For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because…
[1.Peter 1:7] That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.
Instead of responding with aggression… “Let him alone, and let him curse…. It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction, and … repay me with good for his cursing this day.” – 2 Samuel 16:11-12 (NKJV)
The miracle of creation… “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10 (KJV)
It’s hard to understand. “The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” – Romans 6:23 (KJV)