"God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way." Words of Jesus, Matthew 5:11-12 [NLT]
[See also Isaiah 53:7 and 2 Timothy 2:23]
"Corrections and contradictions kindle fury in the proud heart. So avoid controversy, my friend, as you would avoid the entrance of Hell itself. Let others have it their way. Let them talk. Let them write. Let them correct you. Let them *traduce you. Let them judge and condemn you. Let them slay you. Let the Truth of God suffer rather than let His Love suffer. You do not have enough of the divine nature in you to be a controversialist." -- Oswald Chambers
* "traduce" -- "to speak badly of or tell lies about someone as to damage their reputation."
"Heal me of this lust of always vindicating myself." -- Prayer of Augustine
Lord, help me to avoid controversy, especially needless controversy. Help me to speak the truth in love and when it’s impossible help me to be quiet. In the Name of Jesus. Amen. -- Prayer of Kerry Willis
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No Invisible People! UNITY!
Pastor Kerry Willis
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