"Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly" (Philippians 1:14).
I find Christianity to be most attractive when I see faithful Christians enduring hardship with God-honoring attitudes and actions.
When I read about a man who went to jail and ministered to fellow inmates rather than agree to stop offering pregnant women positive alternatives to abortion, I was encouraged.
When I heard about a cancer patient who thanked God for his cancer because he was able to share the gospel uninterrupted with his doctors and nurses, I was encouraged.
When I heard about a manager who lost his job for refusing to falsify records and spent the rest of his life in a low-paying job because loyalty to Christ was more important than money and status, I was encouraged.
Those men never compromised their faith. They accepted disgrace, criticism, and disruptions to their lives because they saw the glory of God as far more important than their physical or social discomfort. In doing so, they encouraged fellow believers and attracted the attention of unbelievers.
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4 comments:
Great post, Terry! You encouraged me. I love you.
Thanks, Jackie! We hope to see you soon. We should be in Arkansas within a few weeks (possibly as soon as this weekend).
Yes they did :)
You betcha, Wes:)
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