“Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.”
Hebrews 10:33 KJV
http://bible.com/1/heb.10.33.kjv
What many people don't expect as Christians is suffering. As Christians, we are not of the world but are in the world. A place where darkness reigns, and we are the light. Darkness will attack us, and try to dim our light. But if our faith in Jesus is firm, we are overcomers! “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”
1 John 5:4 KJV
http://bible.com/1/1jn.5.4.kjv
Our faith overcomes the world!
God has given us the power to resist sin. Jesus says in James 4:7, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7 KJV
http://bible.com/1/jas.4.7.kjv
So, if we do not resist sin, how can God help us? Do not blame God for actions of your own free will; and Jesus will never die again! “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,”
Hebrews 10:26 KJV
http://bible.com/1/heb.10.26.kjv
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