Feel Hated ?

[Kosherboy]

Hi......
Have you found yourself hated, unpopular & treated like an outcast, just because you stand up for the truth or speak against sin, expose works of darkness or raise your voice against injustice??
Since we are 'light in the Lord' sometimes we are not welcome were deeds of darkness prevails.

Ephesians 5 : 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10and find out what pleases the Lord. 11Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible."

Have you been rejected or hated by people, just because your stand for the truth disturbed them??
Have you lost some friends because you no longer fit into their group & follow they ways??
Have you been misjudged, misunderstood??
When you are doing what God has called you to do the enemy does try hard to stop the move of God. But you have nothing to fear.
Isaiah 54:17," No weapon forged against you will prevail & you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. And this is their vindication from me."

Well I just stopped by to tell you, we all go through such times but don't be discourage or be weary of doing good.

Galatians 6: 9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

You know JESUS too was hated & knew we His followers will face the same.

John 15: 18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.
1 John 3: 13Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.

When we dare speak up or write against immorality, we will disturb some. Light exposes the deeds of darkness.

1 John 4: 5They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood.
John 17: 14I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world.

It's easy to be popular by following the patterns of this world & when you compromise with sin. But John warns we are to faithfully obey God's Word.

We are not on this earth to win any popularity contest.

Our reward is with God. In fact He is our reward. How blessed we are to have God's presence within us. With God on our side, though we stand alone, we are on the majority.

Let not what people say or think about you bother you. God sees your heart & knows your thoughts & motives. Just continue to serve Him. It's what He thinks about you that's important.
Our reward comes from HIM!!!
People may fail to see your love & concern for them. They may fail to understand. Cheer up, keep serving God faithfully & obeying HIM.

Someone rightly said,
"TRUTH"
~~People will love you if you hide it~~
~~They'll hate you, if you side it~~
But God will bless you if you abide by it.
God Bless you,

[Kosherboy]

ORIGINAL: Kosherboy

Hi......
Have you found yourself hated, unpopular & treated like an outcast, just because you stand up for the truth or speak against sin, expose works of darkness or raise your voice against injustice??
Since we are 'light in the Lord' sometimes we are not welcome were deeds of darkness prevails.

Ephesians 5 : 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10and find out what pleases the Lord. 11Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible."

Have you been rejected or hated by people, just because your stand for the truth disturbed them??
Have you lost some friends because you no longer fit into their group & follow they ways??
Have you been misjudged, misunderstood??
When you are doing what God has called you to do the enemy does try hard to stop the move of God. But you have nothing to fear.
Isaiah 54:17," No weapon forged against you will prevail & you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. And this is their vindication from me."

Well I just stopped by to tell you, we all go through such times but don't be discourage or be weary of doing good.

Galatians 6: 9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

You know JESUS too was hated & knew we His followers will face the same.

John 15: 18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.
1 John 3: 13Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.

When we dare speak up or write against immorality, we will disturb some. Light exposes the deeds of darkness.

1 John 4: 5They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood.
John 17: 14I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world.

It's easy to be popular by following the patterns of this world & when you compromise with sin. But John warns we are to faithfully obey God's Word.

We are not on this earth to win any popularity contest.

Our reward is with God. In fact He is our reward. How blessed we are to have God's presence within us. With God on our side, though we stand alone, we are on the majority.

Let not what people say or think about you bother you. God sees your heart & knows your thoughts & motives. Just continue to serve Him. It's what He thinks about you that's important.
Our reward comes from HIM!!!
People may fail to see your love & concern for them. They may fail to understand. Cheer up, keep serving God faithfully & obeying HIM.

Someone rightly said,
"TRUTH"
~~People will love you if you hide it~~
~~They'll hate you, if you side it~~
But God will bless you if you abide by it.
God Bless you,

[Chuck7]

Hi......
Have you found yourself hated, unpopular & treated like an outcast, just because you stand up for the truth or speak against sin, expose works of darkness or raise your voice against injustice?? ,,,and even if you say nothing. If your sincerely walking in the light you are speaking even if your quiet.
Since we are 'light in the Lord' sometimes we are not welcome were deeds of darkness prevails. True Alex..this is normal brother...even carnal Christians won't want you around.

Ephesians 5 : 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10and find out what pleases the Lord. 11Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible."

Have you been rejected or hated by people, just because your stand for the truth disturbed them?? Daily the Lord always balances it out though Alex with either kind people or a blessing, He sees all and will bless "Everyone that doeth good." Eph.6
Have you lost some friends because you no longer fit into their group & follow they ways?? Many in the past..but to be honest I've gained a few lately..when I do lose friends though Alex, I re evaluate my own heart and ask my closest freinds who will tell me the truth."What am I doing to drive people away?" My true friends will tell me. Most folks simply want to be heard so I try speaking less and hear them more. Often times, listening to another can be a wonderful witness. I seldom preach .Most folks expect me to so I don't. Yesterday my dad from Maryland came .He brought a stranger...I listened for 2 hours then..the opportunity came so I shared what God had done in my heart. We had a good time.
Have you been misjudged, misunderstood?? Daily...it's part of the calling/ job discription."Ye shall be hated."Jesus
When you are doing what God has called you to do the enemy does try hard to stop the move of God. But you have nothing to fear.
Isaiah 54:17," No weapon forged against you will prevail & you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. And this is their vindication from me." yes, many times when I'm witnessing ..out of the blue distractions come." Or in a church situation scandles may start or jealousy.Again..this is normal."Ye shall be hated." Jesus said when this happens "Rejoice for great is your reward in Heaven." I've been on a lourney here lately Alex. A journey of deliverance and freedom as God has been reteaching .Lately I've been going through the things you are discussing..and yesterday while turkey hunting he reminded me to do as Paul and Silas did in prison ..sing, rejoice and give thanks "For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

Well I just stopped by to tell you, we all go through such times but don't be discourage or be weary of doing good. Amen. Brother Wormwood of Voice of the Martyrs said when your not being persecuted then something is wrong.

God bless you brother ,
C7