And how would you react in that situation? And how do you know?
In nearly every one of my posts I have said that I pray that I would have such an intimate relationship with Christ that my faith would not waver. I don't think that any of us know how we would react nor do we know the consequences of our reactions. Some of us who feel that this man did the right thing and say that we would do what he did may be the ones who stand firmly and boldly profess their faith. Those of us who say we would stand firm and boldly profess our faith may be the ones who run and cower. My prayer is that IF the time ever comes for ME to make the choice that I would choose my faith in the one who died for me over my own life.
One more thing if I may. This topic has really caused me to search myself and examine my own relationship with Christ. I have prayed for the strength to crucify my own flesh and to help me die to self so that it is He who lives in me through me. I have prayed for the courage to stand in the face of my enemy, big (to the point of death)or small (daily persecution from nonbelievers), and declare that He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords regardless of the outcome.