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In many parts of the world, there are people in positions of power who seek to undermine the Word of God. In the Middle East, in Africa, in Asia, even in Europe and parts of the Americas, there are leaders and judges who do not want the gospel of Christ proclaimed in their lands. For those who defy those leaders and preach the gospel, there are often dire consequences, from being ostracized to being imprisoned or even executed.
I would encourage Christians in those situations to take to heart what Paul says here (and although this translation just says "brothers," we all know this is for both men and women): "So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter" (v. 15).
Craig K.
I would encourage Christians in those situations to take to heart what Paul says here (and although this translation just says "brothers," we all know this is for both men and women): "So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter" (v. 15).
Craig K.
