In America these verses may seem to have very little applications to our lives. We may stretch them at times for comfort when we feel we are misunderstood or when our view is not honored. But whatever persecution we face, it is nothing compared to what goes on in other parts of the world. And yet, we know that the Holy Spirit is with us always and will always guide us no matter what our situation is...
Matthew 10:19-25 19 When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; 20 for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. 21 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; 22 and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
Will we - would we - endure? Pray for those under going persecution: http://www.prisoneralert.com/
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The other gospels weigh in...
Mark 13:11-13 When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. 12 Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; 13 and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
Luke 21:14-19 ...Make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance; 15 for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, by relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. 17 You will be hated by all because of my name. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By your endurance you will gain your souls.
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