“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10
February 2, 2026
“Radical Islamists and radical secularists are fighting side by side, brought together by a common enemy” (Erwin Lutzer, We Will Not be Silenced). Who is that common enemy? The church of the Lord Jesus Christ. The recent willingness and plan to storm into a church worship service in Minneapolis, Minnesota is an ill wind blowing. Christians should expect persecution. It comes because we are identified with Christ. It is our message, the preaching of Jesus Christ, that Satan has His sights set on destroying Bible Christianity. Jesus told His disciples that those who are persecuted for His sake are to be envied (“blessed”). The force of our Constitution and the laws derived from it should be brought against the evils erupting in our nation. But that does not guarantee insulation against the cultural Marxists marching through our institutions. How solid is your loyalty to Jesus Christ and His gospel?
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Reflection:
To what extent do your beliefs draw the antagonism of society?
What are those beliefs that are currently angering non-Christians?