[MHGinTN]

Laugh, yes keep laughing. But do yourself the favor of not missusing the Words of Jesus. Learn to see passages in context, and be open to The Spirit’s instruction, even if it comes from someone you presume to laugh at. (See also Matthew 24 and Luke 21)

[rollo tomasi]

Not an argument. How is Matthew 10 referring to Jacobs' Trouble?

Is Charles Spurgeon committing a grave sin when he comments Matthew 10:22 by stating:

Enduring to the end

We must not enter the work of the ministry without counting the cost.

I.Perseverance is the badge of the saint.

1.It is the Scriptural mark.

2.Analogy shows us that it is perseverance which must mark the Christian. The winner in the race.

3.The common-sense judgment of mankind tells us, that those who merely begin and do not hold out, will not be saved.

II.Perseverance is therefore the target of all our spiritual enemies.

1.The world.

2.The flesh.

3.It will try our perseverance in service, in suffering, in steadfastness, in doctrine.

III.Perseverance is the glory of Christ.

IV.Perseverance should be the great care of every Christian.