“Sometimes you were exposed to public ridicule and were beaten, and sometimes you helped others who were suffering the same things. You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever. So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you!”
Hebrews 10:33-35 NLT
http://bible.com/116/heb.10.33-35.nlt
When they start off their Christian life, new-born believers easily fall away from the faith, as they are not equipped with the tools to face persecution. They are not held up in their faith, with the church believing that they can help themselves. This makes the new-borns easy targets for Satan, and the church. There are many things wrong with the churches these days, including the way the Gospel is taught. It is taught these days as a fictional fairytale designed by someone who is trying to get us to believe something. Another thing that needs to change about churches is tradition - the church is not supposed to be about tradition! It is about the power and might of God, and teaching the Truth!
These days Christians are not prepared for the great tribulation and trials that lay in front of them. They think a Christian's life is as easy and as relaxing as swimming in a pool - no! The world are flesh and darkness, and we a spiritual and light. Of course there's going to be enmity! Be prepared!
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