This world is not fair.
And sometimes, as Christians, we are criticized and persecuted for our beliefs.
That is a fact of life.
The question is what do we do about it.
A very common response is to get angry. These days, that often turns into complaining on social media.
I admit: I myself have done that.
But when the apostles were treated unfairly, persecuted because others were jealous of their popularity, abused for doing what was right, what was their response?
They rejoiced, keeping their focus on what is important: taking the gospel out to a dying world.
When this world sees our response to how they treat us, what do they see?
Angry complaints?
A grim determination to endure?
Or do they see people characterized by the joy and the love of Christ?
Which response is most likely to cause Jesus’ light to shine in this darkened world?
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