The persecution of Tom Wilson

As this crooked and perverse nation (Phil. 2 v 15) becomes even more perverse and wicked so the persecution of Christians will become more intense. Incidents are happening now that even a few years ago would have been unthinkable.

One of the latest examples of such harassment is the case of Tom Wilson, a councillor from Nuneaton. In 2009 he was asked to judge a pumpkin contest for Halloween. As a Christian he rightly declined and pointed out the sinful nature of this evil celebration. A witch hunt committee set up to harass him has (surprise, surprise) censured him and told him to apologise. If someone told me to apologise for speaking the truth I would simply repeat the remarks. I would not issue any form of apology or regret for telling people the truth of God's Holy and infallible Word.

I have no doubt that if Tom was an adherent of any other religion then there would not have been a problem. However, this country is now virulently anti-Christian and anti-Bible so when we speak/write the truth we will be persecuted. (The number of spiteful comments people try to put on my blog is proof of this).

What then should we do? One option is to quietly practice our faith and hope no-one troubles us. Such action (or should I say inaction) amounts to cowardice and is at odds with the teaching of God's word that we should not be ashamed of Jesus. In order to be consistent Christians we need to stand up for the truth and be willing to be persecuted for righteousness sake. Indeed, the Apostle Paul said that all those who seek to live godly lives will be persecuted (2nd Tim 3 v 12).

As we bear the reproach of Christ let us remember that our reward is great in Heaven; the more the devil's servants persecute us the greater is our eternal reward.

Hebrews 13 v 13 says: "Let us go forth unto Him without the camp, bearing His reproach"