PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS

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Undeserved Suffering

"And who will harm you if you are deeply committed to what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be disturbed, but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are accused, those who denounce your Christian life will be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil." ~ 1 Peter 3:13-17

Love Your Enemies

“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." ~ Luke 6:27-28

“You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, so that you may show yourselves to be sons [and daughters] of your Father in heaven. For He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." ~ Matthew 5:43-45