John,
Okay, these are just too good! These statements are comments that Preacher Clark made in a sermon in the 1970’s.
“You don’t even have a chance [of being right with God] if you’re not persecuted. Paul said, ‘If any man [or a woman, either one] will live godly in Christ Jesus he shall suffer persecution.’ If your preacher is not being persecuted, he can’t be living right.”
And then, this was touching from Preacher Clark to you, John:
“John, the further you go, the more hatred is going to come your way, when you stand for the truth and you’re able to compete intellectually with the world. That’s the greatest thing yet – being able to compete with the world on their own ground and still uphold the truth.”
Amen!
Amy B
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Thanks, Amy. One thing we can say for sure – Preacher Clark was right about the hatred that has come our way simply because Jesus has enabled us to communicate the truth; still, I am thankful for the grace to be his servant!
jdc