Bible Study June 12, 2024
Psalm 37:1 – 4 (Legacy Standard Bible)
“Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward doers of unrighteousness. 2 For they will wither quickly like the grass And fade like the green herb. 3 Trust in Yahweh and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in Yahweh; And He will give you the desires of your heart.”
As we see the latter days approaching for the great planet earth the church is going to face persecution. There will be evil doers among us doing what they can to destroy the church. It will come from many sources but rest assured governments will be involved in restricting religious freedom.
But nations will fall, leaders will fall because the church will survive forever. We see persecution is foreign lands and think it could never happen to us in America. We might ask what persecution is. While Christian persecution takes many forms, it is defined as any hostility experienced as a result of identification with Jesus Christ.
Religious freedom is a disrespected human right.
Freedom of religion, like all freedoms of thought and expression, is inherent. Our beliefs help define who we are. They serve as a foundation for what we contribute to our societies.
However, today, many people live under governments that abuse or restrict freedom of religion. Christians in such areas face persecution, suffer deeply, and are denied basic freedoms.
When countries restrict religious freedom—including the free expression of Christianity and free worship of Jesus—they are rejecting this vital human right, which is built into the conscience of every human being and has been validated time and time again throughout history.
And it could happen in America.
God Bless.
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