Harm
June 22, 2023
“Harm”
Blessings folk!
The Word is clear.
Those who are Believers will have their faith challenged.
In many, varied ways.
James tells us to “count it all joy” when we encounter various trials, tribulations and the like.
Peter also gives insight in encouraging us.
Read carefully…
1 Pe 3:13-17
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed.
Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy,
always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered,
those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
For it is better to suffer for doing good,
if that should be God’s will,
than for doing evil.
ESV
Think on it.
Really now…?
Who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
If you pursue what is good…
If you pursue righteousness…
Then, even if you suffer, you will be blessed.
Antithetical to the way of the world.
Alien to most of the western “church”.
Press on!
Fear not those/that which can not harm!
In faith pursue zealously that which is good!