Podcast Listener Noah Giles writes,

And Pastor John, you've talked a lot about suffering and how to successfully trust

God through the trials of life at its hardest.

But I also know there have been times in my life when I feel like things are good and

even when I'm living at my faith, the only persecution I might get is when I'm silently

judged or given a strange look.

Am I doing something wrong when I'm happy and content with life?

Part of the things I should be wary of, if I'm a Christian trying to glorify God,

should I ever feel comfortable?

Hmm.

Well, Noah is right.

I have in my life and in my ministry put a lot of emphasis on suffering.

And the reason is because of texts like these.

Through many tribulations, you must enter the kingdom of God.

No question.

They're coming.

That's Acts 14, 22, 2 Timothy 3, 12, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ will

be persecuted.

Matthew 10, 25, if they call the Master of the House, be eligible, how much more will

they malign those of his household?

Verse Peter 4, 12, beloved, don't be surprised at the fiery trial that comes upon you to test

you as though something strange were happening to you.

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