Let Nothing Separate You From Jehovah - WHEN RESPONSIBLE BROTHERS ARE MISTREATED

 Continue to support your brothers and loyally stick to them. (Read 2 Timothy 1:16-18.)  A first-century Christian named Onesiphorus reacted differently when Paul was imprisoned.  "He did not become ashamed of [Paul's] prison chains." Rather, Onesiphorus searched for Paul, and when he found him, he looked for practical ways to support him.  In doing so, Onesiphorus risked  his own life.  What the reason for us?  We must not let fear of man intimidate  us or prevent us  from supporting our brothers who are being persecuted.  Instead, let us defend and come to their aid. (Proverbs 17:17) They need our love and support.

Consider how our brothers and sisters in Russia have to the aid of their dear fellow believers who are imprisoned. When some are put on trial, many brothers and sisters come to the court to support them. What is the lesson for us? When responsible brothers are defamed, arrested, or persecuted, do not become intimidated. Pray for them, care for their family members, and look for other practical ways to show your support. - ACTS 12:5; 2 CORINTHIANS 1:10, 11. 

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