How did your church react when you, with the minister permission, stood up front, talked about this ( as part of your monthly slot on the persecuted church ) and lead them in prayer.?
How often does your church have a prayer meeting for the persecuted churchs?
Not sure what @Who-me point is in the question. However, this is what I and many others are warning about.
“Earlier this year, a six-year study conducted by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) was released, finding that Islamic Fulani militias are the deadliest persecutors of Christians in Nigeria, followed by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa. International Christian Concern covered the new report.”
I’m sorry, but there is no “Muslim extremist.” There are no Muslim “militants.” If you read their own book, you are called to kill the unbeliever. There is no compromise. Convert, or die. Of course, while doing this, some enjoy raping women and children, but hey.
Islam has no place in a free country. Not in the UK. Not in Canada, nor in America. We have to wake up, folks. That friendly Muslim who smiles, wishes you a good day, while taking your money at the corner store, is giving your money to further the goal. Is waiting for instructions. That peaceful mosque that just got built in your town? That is preparing their own to come after you when the time is right.
1980s and 1990s: Most 9/11 Hijackers Have Middle-Class Backgrounds
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Most of the future 9/11 hijackers are middle class and have relatively comfortable upbringings, even though, after 9/11, some people in Western countries will say one of the root causes of the attacks was poverty and assume that the hijackers must have been poor. The editor of Al Watan, a Saudi Arabian daily, will call the hijackers “middle-class adventurers” rather than Islamist fundamentalist ideologues. [Boston Globe, 3/3/2002]
That doctor, Bus Driver, Police Officer, Janitor, Teacher, and even garbage man, uh, person, are there for a specific and strategic reason. Should we pray for the families? Of course. We should also be alert and ready.
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour”
Be ready, be blessed, and always try to be a blessing.
Peter
Very simply, anyone posting about issues that require Christians to act, whether physically or spiritually by prayer, should Always be first raised in the posters church.
All Christians are supposed to be part of a fellowship of fellow believers, something normally called a ’ church '.
Every Christian in the west should be following missionary organisations, organisations in there countries and those working abroad.
If one is not in a church or supporting missionaries how are you sharing in the joys and sorrows of both local, national and international brothers and sisters i Christ.
I think most agree with this. I know the Bible does. Scripture emphasizes that every Christian belongs in an active, accountable community of believers rather than operating in isolation.
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near..” Hebrews 10:24–25
1 Corinthians 12:12–20: Paul uses the image of the human body to show that believers cannot function independently. example,
“The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you,’ nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’”
Raising matters, concerns, or prayer requests within the local congregation before or alongside public expression reflects the biblical model of order, discernment, and spiritual authority.
Jesus outlines a clear order for handling personal or spiritual matters starting within the local body. Matthew 18:15–17
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.”
In Acts 15:1–2, when significant controversy or spiritual concerns arose in Antioch, the believers brought the issue directly to the church leadership and assembly for wisdom and consensus.
The church is for our benefit. Sharing joys, sorrows, and Global Missions. A core aspect of Christian fellowship is mutual support. Both locally and across the global body of Christ.
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Romans 12:15
We see the missions thing in full effect in Philippians 4:15–16. The Philippian church actively partnered in missions by supporting Paul’s ministry both financially and spiritually as he traveled abroad. Of course, we have the Great Commission, which obligates every believer to participate in expanding God’s Kingdom, whether by going directly or supporting those who do. Matthew 28:19–20.
Local church accountability serves as the foundation for broader ministry, and active engagement with global missions keeps believers connected to the universal body of Christ.
Be blessed, be a blessing,
Peter