Topics:<\/b> Comfort; Convenience; Courage; Discipleship; Persecution; Risk; Suffering; Trials<\/p>\n
References:<\/b> Romans 5:3\u20134; Philippians 1:29; 2 Corinthians 6:3\u201310; James 1:2\u20134<\/p>\n
Recruitment posters for our country\u2019s armed forces may emphasize seeing the world or getting financial help with college, but the harsh truth is that enlistment in the military carries serious risks. The crew and families of the USS Cole<\/i> were reminded of that on October 12, 2000, when terrorists caused the deaths of seventeen and injured dozens more while the ship was refueling in Yemen.<\/p>\n
Likewise, dare we present the Christian faith like a recruitment poster that talks about the \u201cperks\u201d of being a church member without letting people know that one\u2019s life is on the line for following Christ?<\/p>\n
\u2014Rubel Shelly, \u201cDiscipleship Is Serious Business,\u201d PreachingToday.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Topics: Comfort; Convenience; Courage; Discipleship; Persecution; Risk; Suffering; Trials References: Romans 5:3\u20134; Philippians 1:29; 2 Corinthians 6:3\u201310; James 1:2\u20134 Recruitment posters for our country\u2019s armed forces may emphasize seeing the world or getting financial help with college, but the harsh truth is that enlistment in the military carries serious risks. The crew and families of … Continue reading “RECRUITMENT
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