How Do I Handle Persecution?

chosen129 · 12-01-2007, 04:53 AM

Being persecuted by the world is one thing but its another when the people persecuting you are the christians who attend your church that you look up to. Ever since ive started going to my current church of about 3 years ive been accused of many things from the congregation and i dont think i can handle it anymore, these people are supposed to be there for me and help me to not get into things that are bad for me, not create the things for me to get into. I am sick of being judged by them, im not perfect but im trying everyday to be more and more better. i wish they could just accept me for who i am. so in conclusion i would like to ask you how should i handle the persecution that im getting from the staff and friends of mine at my church?

Boanerges · 12-01-2007, 05:12 AM

Personaly I reccomend getting alone with God . Prayer can give us eyes to see and a heart of understanding. If it is His will find another church. If it is His will stay there and love those people in His Name. Also it is imperative that you forgive thm lest you develpoe a root of bitterness in your soul. Whenever I find myself in such a position I always ask God to let me see them thru His eyes. Usually what I began to see afterwards are not vicious attackers but wounded people in great bondage. This makes it easier to forgive them and release them.

chosen129 · 12-01-2007, 05:15 AM

thank you

Boanerges · 12-01-2007, 05:23 AM

No problems, and by the way welcome to CFS!

Whirlwind · 12-01-2007, 08:31 PM

Here ya go, my friend...

Proverbs 29:25

smellycat · 12-01-2007, 09:58 PM

i would say do your own walk with God,spiritually they should know better,lots of people think they are christians but are controlled by satan,little words are best.

Jrperez79 · 12-09-2007, 07:16 PM

I love Proverbs 3:5-6. I need to be reminded. especially in times of persecution, that I need to rely on his understanding not my own!

spiritlead · 12-09-2007, 10:14 PM

God is showing us things about ourselves in others. I don't know what they are accusing you of but the devil is the accuser of the brother. It sound like these people are caught up in religion. We are not under the law. We are under Grace.
there is no condemnation to those that love the lord. We are to focus on God not sin what ever you focus on is what you are drawn to . just like who ever you hang out with you will find your self acting like them. Spend time with the Lord. it is what God says about you in the end not man. He makes no decisions God is in control if you let Him be.
Pray for where God wants you to be be lead by the spirit.
God Bless

JesusReignsForever · 12-09-2007, 10:31 PM

Grit your teeth and bare it stay grounded in the word, praise God when things seem impossible speak the word and keep your head high. Tell the enemy he has already lost because with God we can never lose. Thats what I did when all hell broke out on my job and let me tell you. God fought my battle and I got the Victory!

GodsChild08 · 12-15-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chosen129

Being persecuted by the world is one thing but its another when the people persecuting you are the christians who attend your church that you look up to. Ever since ive started going to my current church of about 3 years ive been accused of many things from the congregation and i dont think i can handle it anymore, these people are supposed to be there for me and help me to not get into things that are bad for me, not create the things for me to get into. I am sick of being judged by them, im not perfect but im trying everyday to be more and more better. i wish they could just accept me for who i am. so in conclusion i would like to ask you how should i handle the persecution that im getting from the staff and friends of mine at my church?

There is only one thing you can do, unless God intervenes for you. Switch Churches. I have a friend who was in the same predicament. For over 3 years, she was misstreated at her own church. She was unhappy all of the time because of it. The sad thing is that she still hasn't switched and is still unhappy.

Get out from under that church. Find a church where the members don't just try to ACT like Christians, but instead are like Christ.

12-01-2007, 04:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
chosen129 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: houston Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	How Do I Handle Persecution? Being persecuted by the world is one thing but its another when the people persecuting you are the christians who attend your church that you look up to. Ever since ive started going to my current church of about 3 years ive been accused of many things from the congregation and i dont think i can handle it anymore, these people are supposed to be there for me and help me to not get into things that are bad for me, not create the things for me to get into. I am sick of being judged by them, im not perfect but im trying everyday to be more and more better. i wish they could just accept me for who i am. so in conclusion i would like to ask you how should i handle the persecution that im getting from the staff and friends of mine at my church?

12-09-2007, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jrperez79 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I love Proverbs 3:5-6. I need to be reminded. especially in times of persecution, that I need to rely on his understanding not my own! __________________ http://community.faithvine.com/blogs/jp

12-09-2007, 10:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
spiritlead Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 107 Rep Power: 1	a lot of the times God is showing us things about ourselves in others. I don't know what they are accusing you of but the devil is the accuser of the brother. It sound like these people are caught up in religion. We are not under the law. We are under Grace. there is no condemnation to those that love the lord. We are to focus on God not sin what ever you focus on is what you are drawn to . just like who ever you hang out with you will find your self acting like them. Spend time with the Lord. it is what God says about you in the end not man. He makes no decisions God is in control if you let Him be. Pray for where God wants you to be be lead by the spirit. God Bless

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JesusReignsForever Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Albany,NY Posts: 549 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 2	Grit your teeth and bare it stay grounded in the word, praise God when things seem impossible speak the word and keep your head high. Tell the enemy he has already lost because with God we can never lose. Thats what I did when all hell broke out on my job and let me tell you. God fought my battle and I got the Victory! __________________ Break Down This Wall I need deliverance

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12-01-2007, 05:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,667 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	Personaly I reccomend getting alone with God . Prayer can give us eyes to see and a heart of understanding. If it is His will find another church. If it is His will stay there and love those people in His Name. Also it is imperative that you forgive thm lest you develpoe a root of bitterness in your soul. Whenever I find myself in such a position I always ask God to let me see them thru His eyes. Usually what I began to see afterwards are not vicious attackers but wounded people in great bondage. This makes it easier to forgive them and release them.

12-01-2007, 05:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
chosen129 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: houston Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	thank you

12-01-2007, 05:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,667 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	No problems, and by the way welcome to CFS!

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Whirlwind Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 2,931 Rep Power: 3	Here ya go, my friend... Proverbs 29:25

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smellycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk Posts: 5,497 Rep Power: 7	i would say do your own walk with God,spiritually they should know better,lots of people think they are christians but are controlled by satan,little words are best.