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To follow Jesus means self-denial and the willingness to suffer for him. For the disciple, persecution is the highest honor  –  Matthew 5:10-12 .  For disciples of Jesus, retaliation and violence are  NOT  appropriate reactions when they are persecuted. Rather than respond-in-kind, they must meet threats with humility, mercy, even love. That is what it means to “ deny oneself ” and to “ take up his cross .” Praying for one’s “ enemies ” is contrary to the “ wisdom of this age ,” but it epitomizes the paradigm of  Christ crucified . - [ Photo by  Jean-Pierre Brungs  on Unsplash ].
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Wrath of God in Revelation

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