Yes. Suffering for Christ is part of true discipleship, though it appears in different forms such as persecution, rejection, self-denial, and loss.
Will Suffering for Christ Always Be Part of Following Him?
Why Does the World Hate Christ’s True Followers?
The world hates Christ’s true followers because they expose darkness, reject compromise, and belong to Jesus rather than Satan’s rebellious system.
Daily Devotional for Friday, February 20, 2026
Acts 5:28 shows that obedience to God surpasses human authority and that faithful believers must preach Christ despite opposition.
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “Do Not Think I Came to Bring Peace”?
Jesus did not promise social calm; He promised truth, loyalty, and peace with God that often exposes division in a hostile world.
Daily Devotional for Saturday, December 20, 2025
Jesus warned that hatred and persecution will come for His Name’s sake, so believers must prepare to endure with clean obedience.
Daily Devotional for Friday, December 12, 2025
Matthew 24:9 reminds believers that following Christ brings hatred and tribulation, yet God sustains His faithful ones as they stand firm in a hostile world.
The Persecution of Christians Under Totalitarian Regimes
Christians have endured severe oppression under totalitarian regimes that demand absolute loyalty, yet Scripture has sustained their steadfast faith.
The Church’s Mission Amid Persecution
This article calls believers to embrace persecution with steadfast faith, obeying God rather than man and preaching Christ boldly in every circumstance.
Stephen—Full of Divine Favor and Power: Learning from Stephen’s Bold Witness Before the Sanhedrin
Stephen, full of divine favor and power, stood boldly before the Sanhedrin, proclaiming Christ and sealing his testimony with unwavering faith unto death.
Christians: Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake
Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for Jehovah’s approval rests on them, and their reward in the Kingdom is eternal.
