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reflection on Matthew 10:22
“You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved.”
“You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved.”
Anyone of sound mind and in touch with world
events will conclude that something is amiss with humanity. We needn't ask why
the senseless killings, destructive addictions, jealousies, and hatreds are
continually being "acted out." The reality of sin and our need for a
Savior are obvious, yet thousands of years of mayhem still find us in denial,
still seeking human solutions to the sickness within our hearts.
There is but one message in all of Scripture -- God's undying love, a tender, merciful love that is never forced upon us. Those accepting His love He rescues from their catastrophic stupidities, cleanses them, heals their wounds, imbues them with His truth and love.
Those living in Christ are disciples, called to share Him with others, a dangerous task; for unregenerate minds and hearts, mired in self and knowing nothing of God's love, despise being shown their wrongs, fear losing autonomy or forfeiting worldly pleasures. Those bearing the light of truth to the unsaved will incite their murderous rage.
What impels generation after generation to share the good news, to risk martyrdom? It is the love of Christ infused in true believers that impel them to seek populating His kingdom.
There is but one message in all of Scripture -- God's undying love, a tender, merciful love that is never forced upon us. Those accepting His love He rescues from their catastrophic stupidities, cleanses them, heals their wounds, imbues them with His truth and love.
Those living in Christ are disciples, called to share Him with others, a dangerous task; for unregenerate minds and hearts, mired in self and knowing nothing of God's love, despise being shown their wrongs, fear losing autonomy or forfeiting worldly pleasures. Those bearing the light of truth to the unsaved will incite their murderous rage.
What impels generation after generation to share the good news, to risk martyrdom? It is the love of Christ infused in true believers that impel them to seek populating His kingdom.
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