Romans 12.15 - http://www.persecution.org

Romans 12.15 - http://www.persecution.org

Christians are attacked and killed around the world much more than any of us know. Each case is unique. Not every Christian with problems is ‘being persecuted’ – some bring troubles on themselves by sin and stupidity (1 Peter 4.15). But, as the site above documents, there are a sobering number of brothers and sisters whose “cross bearing” is all too literal. Sadly, we know a lot about the boyfriends and fashion choices of our rock stars and almost nothing about the agonies of our true family members. But they’re “just Christians” and we really don’t need them telling us what to do and making us feel guilty – so our world thinks. Thus photos of gay couples kissing go viral while pics of burned down churches are not even uploaded.  It is hard to bear the sorrows of this world on your shoulders. But that’s what Jesus did for you.