Serve God Loyally Despite "Many Tribulations"

"We must enter into the Kingdom of God through many tribulations." - ACTS 14:22.

DOES it shock you that you can expect to face "many tribulation" before  you gain the price of everlasting life?  Likely not.  Whether you are new in the truth or you are a longtime servant of Jehovah, you know that hardship is an aspect of life in Satan's world. - REVELATIONS 12:12.

 Besides difficulties that are "common to men" - problems that affect all imperfect humans-Christians face and additional type of tribulation. (1 Corinthians 10:13) What is it?  Intense opposition of their steadfast  obedience to God's laws, Jesus told his followers: "A slave is not greater than his master.  If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you." (John 15:20) Who is behind such opposition?  Ultimately, it is Satan, whom the Bible describes  as "a roaring lion" who is  "Seeking to devour" God's people.  (1 Peter 5:8)  Satan will use any means he can to try to break the integrity of Jesus' disciples.  Consider what happened to the apostle Paul.

Next time: Serve God Loyally Despite "Many Tribulations" - TRIBULATION IN LYSTRA

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