Sue J Love
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- Mar 27, 2015
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“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household!” (Matthew 10:24-25 NASB1995)
If we who confess Jesus as Lord are true followers of Christ, we should not expect to be treated better than he was treated. We should willingly share in the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming like him in his death (Philippians 3:11). And this engages us in denying self, dying to sin daily, and walking in obedience to our Lord and to his commands, in practice, although not necessarily in absolute perfection. And this engages us in sharing the truth of the gospel with the people even if they hate us and reject us in return.
For Jesus Christ was not a people pleaser. He did not back down on the truths of the gospel message so that people would like him and approve of him. He did not say all the fluffy feel-good stuff that pacified human flesh. Jesus spoke the truth in love to the people even if they hated him, lied about him, tried to trip him up with his words, and accused him falsely of what he did not do and of being who he was not. Therefore, he got right down to the “nitty-gritty.” And he did not “mince words” in order to not offend the people.
In other words, he did not “beat around the bush.” He did not speak in a way that was vague, with excessive caution to avoid offending other people. He did not withhold the full truth in order to spare people’s feelings. He spoke with much directness and honesty because it is the truth that sets people free, not the lies which are so popularized today. He focused on information which was vital to people’s salvation from sin and their eternal life with God. For the truth is what we need to hear if we are going to have true salvation.
See Matthew 10:24-28; Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 9:23-26; Romans 6:1-23
“Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops. Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:26-28 NASB1995)
So, if we follow his example in speaking like he spoke, and in giving out the message of the gospel like he did, in the appropriate biblical context, we should expect to be treated like he was treated, and by the same kinds of people, too. For who were Jesus’ fiercest and most aggressive opponents? They were the religious. They were those who professed faith in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who in reality is Father, Son Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit. And they were preachers and teachers of the Scriptures.
And so it should not surprise us if we are opposed by others who call themselves “Christians” and/or who serve in positions of pastors and elders and evangelists within the “Christian church.” For so many of them are now following the ways of the flesh and marketing schemes and tricks for how to attract the world to their gatherings. And so many of them are being trained to get rid of people like me who teach the truth that Jesus and his New Testament apostles taught as the gospel of our salvation.
So, if you are truly following the example of Jesus, and if you are truly teaching what he taught as the gospel, in the correct biblical context, don’t be surprised if you are treated like Jesus’ opponents treated him. But do not fear them or what they do to you or say to you or about you. Just keep sharing the truths of the Scriptures, in the right context. Keep following the leading of the Holy Spirit in what to say and when to say it and to whom to say it, and do not fear what other people might do to you. Obey God!
Do not let the opinions of other humans and their treatment of you keep you from obeying God and his word. Do not let their pressure to conform to their image intimidate you into forsaking the Lord for the approval of other humans. But walk in the fear (respect, honor) of God and obey his commands, and walk in his ways. For Jesus said that to come after him we must deny self, take up our cross daily (die daily to sin and to self) and follow (obey) him if we want to have salvation and eternal life with God.
[Matthew 7:13-14,21-23; Luke 9:23-26; John 10:27-30; Acts 26:18; Romans 1:18-32; Romans 2:5-10; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:1-23; Romans 8:1-14; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10,19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-22; 2 Corinthians 5:10,15,21; Galatians 5:16-24; Ephesians 2:8-10; Ephesians 4:17-32; Ephesians 5:3-6; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 3:1-19; Hebrews 4:1-13; Hebrews 10:19-39; Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:1-10; 1 John 2:1-6; 1 John 3:4-10; Revelation 2:1-29; Revelation 3:1-22]
When I Am Afraid
Based off Psalms 56-57
An Original Work / October 17, 2016
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love
When I am afraid, Lord, I will trust in You.
Your Word, Lord, I praise. I yield my life to You.
Enemies pursue me, slandering Your Name.
Lord, have mercy. I trust in You. Hear my cry today.
Lord, I love Your Word. It comforts me today,
As I look to you, and bow my head and pray.
You are Christ, my Lord. You saved me from my sin,
That I may walk, Lord before You, purified within.
Steadfast is my heart, O God, I sing of You.
I will praise You, Lord. To You, I will be true.
Oh, how great Your love. Your faithfulness endue.
Be exalted, God of heaven. Glory be to You.
Do Not Fear Them
An Original Work / April 29, 2026
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love
If we who confess Jesus as Lord are true followers of Christ, we should not expect to be treated better than he was treated. We should willingly share in the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming like him in his death (Philippians 3:11). And this engages us in denying self, dying to sin daily, and walking in obedience to our Lord and to his commands, in practice, although not necessarily in absolute perfection. And this engages us in sharing the truth of the gospel with the people even if they hate us and reject us in return.
For Jesus Christ was not a people pleaser. He did not back down on the truths of the gospel message so that people would like him and approve of him. He did not say all the fluffy feel-good stuff that pacified human flesh. Jesus spoke the truth in love to the people even if they hated him, lied about him, tried to trip him up with his words, and accused him falsely of what he did not do and of being who he was not. Therefore, he got right down to the “nitty-gritty.” And he did not “mince words” in order to not offend the people.
In other words, he did not “beat around the bush.” He did not speak in a way that was vague, with excessive caution to avoid offending other people. He did not withhold the full truth in order to spare people’s feelings. He spoke with much directness and honesty because it is the truth that sets people free, not the lies which are so popularized today. He focused on information which was vital to people’s salvation from sin and their eternal life with God. For the truth is what we need to hear if we are going to have true salvation.
See Matthew 10:24-28; Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 9:23-26; Romans 6:1-23
“Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops. Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:26-28 NASB1995)
So, if we follow his example in speaking like he spoke, and in giving out the message of the gospel like he did, in the appropriate biblical context, we should expect to be treated like he was treated, and by the same kinds of people, too. For who were Jesus’ fiercest and most aggressive opponents? They were the religious. They were those who professed faith in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who in reality is Father, Son Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit. And they were preachers and teachers of the Scriptures.
And so it should not surprise us if we are opposed by others who call themselves “Christians” and/or who serve in positions of pastors and elders and evangelists within the “Christian church.” For so many of them are now following the ways of the flesh and marketing schemes and tricks for how to attract the world to their gatherings. And so many of them are being trained to get rid of people like me who teach the truth that Jesus and his New Testament apostles taught as the gospel of our salvation.
So, if you are truly following the example of Jesus, and if you are truly teaching what he taught as the gospel, in the correct biblical context, don’t be surprised if you are treated like Jesus’ opponents treated him. But do not fear them or what they do to you or say to you or about you. Just keep sharing the truths of the Scriptures, in the right context. Keep following the leading of the Holy Spirit in what to say and when to say it and to whom to say it, and do not fear what other people might do to you. Obey God!
Do not let the opinions of other humans and their treatment of you keep you from obeying God and his word. Do not let their pressure to conform to their image intimidate you into forsaking the Lord for the approval of other humans. But walk in the fear (respect, honor) of God and obey his commands, and walk in his ways. For Jesus said that to come after him we must deny self, take up our cross daily (die daily to sin and to self) and follow (obey) him if we want to have salvation and eternal life with God.
[Matthew 7:13-14,21-23; Luke 9:23-26; John 10:27-30; Acts 26:18; Romans 1:18-32; Romans 2:5-10; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:1-23; Romans 8:1-14; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10,19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-22; 2 Corinthians 5:10,15,21; Galatians 5:16-24; Ephesians 2:8-10; Ephesians 4:17-32; Ephesians 5:3-6; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 3:1-19; Hebrews 4:1-13; Hebrews 10:19-39; Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:1-10; 1 John 2:1-6; 1 John 3:4-10; Revelation 2:1-29; Revelation 3:1-22]
When I Am Afraid
Based off Psalms 56-57
An Original Work / October 17, 2016
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love
When I am afraid, Lord, I will trust in You.
Your Word, Lord, I praise. I yield my life to You.
Enemies pursue me, slandering Your Name.
Lord, have mercy. I trust in You. Hear my cry today.
Lord, I love Your Word. It comforts me today,
As I look to you, and bow my head and pray.
You are Christ, my Lord. You saved me from my sin,
That I may walk, Lord before You, purified within.
Steadfast is my heart, O God, I sing of You.
I will praise You, Lord. To You, I will be true.
Oh, how great Your love. Your faithfulness endue.
Be exalted, God of heaven. Glory be to You.
Do Not Fear Them
An Original Work / April 29, 2026
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love
