Persecution

Entering the Kingdom through tribulation – Dr. JH Jewett

We are not “born again” into soft and protected nurseries, but in the open country where we suck strength from the very terror of the tempest. We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

– Dr. JH Jewett –

Praise and Criticism – John Bunyan

If my life is fruitless, it doesn’t matter who praises me, and if my life is fruitful, it doesn’t matter who criticizes me.

– John Bunyan –

God fits everything for good – Elisabeth Elliot

I am convinced that everything that happens fits into a pattern for good.

– Elisabeth Elliot –

The world and church can’t jog together – Catherine Booth

When the Church and the world can jog comfortably together, you may be sure there is something wrong. The world has not altered. Its spirit is exactly the same as it ever was, and if Christians were equally faithful and devoted to the Lord, and separated from the world, living so that their lives were a reproof to all ungodliness, the world would hate them as much as it ever did.

– Catherine Booth –

Believe, don’t fear – Lottie Moon

Only believe, don’t fear. Our Master, Jesus, always watches over us, and no matter what the persecution, Jesus will surely overcome it.

– Lottie Moon –

Faith destroyed by suffering – Richard Wurmbrand

A faith that can be destroyed by suffering is not faith.

– Richard Wurmbrand –

Success and Sacrifice – Adoniram Judson

There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after.

– Adoniram Judson –