Feb 15, 2020
When “friends” refuse to talk about the issue.
Behold,” Jesus said, “I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves… But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to the courts, and scourge you in their synagogues, and you shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.” And the disciples said, “Let’s skip that part and get to the part where you reward us.” (Matthew 10:16ff with my insertion. The part about rewards comes in the last verse of the chapter.)
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Me: Not necessarily for the sake of Christ; but for Christ’s sake!
