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In Western Christian culture, rejection, ridicule, shame, and suffering for Christ and the gospel are often considered abnormal. Many believers hold an implicit expectation that a life of faith should be relatively free from such negative experiences. As a result, rejection is significantly distorted or minimized from this perspective. Upon closer examination, many denominations actively…
Proverbs 29:2 states, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” This verse reflects profoundly on the current state of moral and ethical leadership in the modern world. A few decades ago, it would have been unimaginable for many that same-sex marriage would be legalized,…
A Call to Recognize and Embrace Its Significance Western Christians view rejection, ridicule, shame, and suffering as uncommon occurrences. Many believers hold an implicit expectation that a life of faith should be essentially free from such negative experiences. The role of rejection in the Christian journey may be underestimated or downplayed from this perspective. A…