Seems to be coming right down to the wire.
Mathew 10
39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
I wonder what I would do.
I might be willing to lie to those issuing the threat, and maintain my faith... I don’t know. On the other hand, as I get older I am beginning (finally) to recognize that there are things worse than death.
I wouldn’t lie, that would be denying Christ.
Matthew 10:33 - But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.
I grew up hearing and reading the accounts of the martyrs - Catholic school and an Eastern Orthodox stepfather - and I always wanted to model my faith and bravery after them. I believe in taking a stand for what I believe in and I have no fear of death. A few years ago, I received some death threats because of my ministry and this was something that Mr R and I discussed. Nothing came of the threats but it made me realize that if I REALLY DO believe in Christ then I would consider it an honor to die for my faith and what I know is right. As you both agree, there are things worse than death.