“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”    Matthew 5:10

 We need to understand what religious persecution is not.

• Much of what we have experienced can hardly be considered persecution.

 We should also understand what real persecution is.

• Many believers around the world still suffer for their faith.

 Most of all, we should follow Christ’s way of responding.

•  Be Ready for trials to come because of your faith.
•  Rely on God for the strength to endure and remain faithful.
•  Respond with love toward those who do you wrong.
•  Relocate when prudent, following God’s guidance.
•  Resist compromise in your personal walk with Christ.
•  Rejoice in the privilege of suffering for the Savior who died for you, and for the promised reward to come!