In 2 Corinthians 6 Paul declares a litany of the endurance of the apostles. See the trials they go through? And Paul asserts that these trials are for the sake of those who believe.
We see willful disregard of Christians, among others, today. It seems to be very difficult to get a hearing based on the facts. Instead,, people like to take the worst representatives of Christian thought, make a caricature, and point to the whole of Christianity as irrelevant, stupid, possibly even dangerous. What is a biblical response when we see this? It is to rejoice in Christ, continue trying to represent Christ accurately, and to reach out to those who may believe. We fight back, but with the weapons of the Spirit, which in fact don't make sense to the world around us. We realize that the battle is spiritual, not earthly.
Lord, may we trust you, follow you, and nurture others around us with your love and mercy.
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