In this final discourse, our Lord has described the relationship of the believer to the Lord Himself and to God the Father. Then he described the relationship of believers, one to another. Now, in this passage, our Lord details the relationship of the believer to the world. This relationship is often one of animosity and opposition from the world. Our Lord is preparing his disciples, including those of us today, for this persecution.
Pastor Linehan describes the reality of worldly opposition and the reasons for it. In a world that hates Christ and His Word, true Christians should be prepared for hatred, opposition, rejection, misunderstanding, scorn and ridicule. It is inevitable if we are faithful to Christ. If we do not face opposition, are we really living as salt and light in this world?
But the Christian also has reason for encouragement in the midst of this opposition. Christians are not left alone to face persecution. We are given the Holy Spirit. He is called the Spirit of comfort and truth. He comforts us, teaches us and strengthens us to face this opposition.
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Hamp Linehan is pastor of Reformed Baptist Church of Ft. Worth, Texas, where he has ministered since 1999. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Texas and a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has pursued...
