WORD OF GOD - MT 13:11-13

MATTHEW 13:11-13

When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

---- mine,

Man's propensity for evil is a constant. Every generation has people that are given over to evil, violence, and death. Bigotry and ignorance go hand in hand and when confronted with Truth which is irrefutable the enemies of Truth burn with helpless rage because they lack the means to withstand it. This is why they use force to violently crush those who stand for Truth and grind them into the ground. But fear nothing. Have courage. Stay calm for the Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you and the Word of God that is in You will empower with wisdom. Love, gentleness, kindness, and joy always have the final Word, and Truth spoken in love is far more powerful than hate. The wicked will be scattered like chaff in the wind. Be not afraid I have overcome the world.