Gifted . . .
– with a voice
– with communication
– with freedoms
– with a platform
– with an audience
– with discernment
– with truth
– with boldness
– with . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– – –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, what are you going to do ‘with’ it ?
– clearly and forcefully identify everything that’s wrong around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, what are you going to do ‘about’ it ?
– tell about Jesus and be an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, what are you doing ‘for’ the people losing their freedom and suffering for following Jesus ?
– “Remember those in bonds, as though you were suffering with them.”
– “Share in the fellowship of His suffering.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– – –<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, what is the bottom line following Jesus today ?
– “You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood, striving against sin.”
– “We should lay down our lives for the brethren (all fellow believers).”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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