ALLEGIANCE - even when it means persecution

Matthew 5:10-12 | God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. “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.

1 Peter 4:19 | So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you.

  • What are some ways God’s followers might be persecuted (mistreated) because of their faith? Have you ever experienced this?

  • God rewards those who suffer persecution because of their allegiance to Christ. Why do you think this is?

  • Have you ever hidden your allegiance to Christ or stopped shining your light because of persecution? What should you do instead?

  • When you’re facing a struggle, injustice, or persecution as a Christ follower, do you trust God to fight the battle for you or do you try to fight it yourself? Why?

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