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by Bill Kochman

08-29-2024

Trying to silence God’s truth,
Is a tactic indeed so very old,
Jeremiah was cast into a pit,
In the Holy Bible we are told.

The Baptist was beheaded,
For exposing Herod the king,
He married his brother’s wife,
Which was an unlawful thing.

Jesus himself was crucified,
By Jews who rejected truth,
For whenever Jesus spoke,
They went through the roof.

Likewise in the Book of Acts,
Pharisees still act the same,
They warned all the Apostles,
Don’t speak in Jesus’ name!

The life of our brother James,
Was also sadly cut so short,
By the sword Herod ordered,
James’ head he so did abort.

Yes, throughout our history,
Truth silencers were at work,
Crazy Nero killed Christians,
The emperor was so berserk.

Domitian too was a murderer,
Many brethren knew his hate,
With the second persecution,
They all met one terrible fate.

But then a few centuries later,
The Catholics came to power,
Thus for many true Believers,
It was indeed so dark an hour.

Then over yonder in England,
Bloody Mary vented her wrath,
Tyndale and other Reformers,
Were victims of her bloodbath.

There are so many other tales,
Of how the truth is shot down,
But as for all of those martyrs,
They wear an eternal crown.

Today the sad story continues,
In China, Arab nations & more,
God’s voice they try to silence,
Slamming shut the Gospel door.

Yes, even in the online world,
The silencers lurk everywhere,
Just dare challenge their lies,
And oh, you had better beware!

Shadow bans, jail and removal,
All parts of their chest of tools,
But God keeps a careful record,
Someday He’ll repay the fools.

So despite how they treat you,
Don’t be afraid, lift your sword,
For one day if you stay faithful,
"Well done!" will say the Lord.

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NOTE: In this image, please note that the dagger represents persecution against Christians. It is NOT the Sword of the Lord, which is symbolic of the Word of God which heals and saves.

Bible Study Resources:

"Persecuted for Our Faith" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse136.html

"Persecution of the First Century Church" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse317.html

"Patiently Endure Persecution and Tribulation" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse324.html

Article: "Civil Disobedience and Christian Persecution":

https://www.bbb-bible.com/Articles/persecu1.html

Article: "He Who Fights and Runs Away: Choose Your Battles Wisely":

https://www.bbb-bible.com/Articles/He-Who-Fights-And-Runs-Away-1.html

"Hated by the World" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse355.html

"Offended by the Word" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse135.html

"Don't Touch God's Anointed" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse309.html

"Of No Reputation" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse164.html

"Divided by the Word of God" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse416.html

"Families Divided by Christ" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse108.html

"Be Steadfast in the Faith" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse158.html

"Stand Fast in the Faith" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse120.html

"Be Strong in the Lord" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse330.html

Article: "The Battle is Not Yours Alone!":

https://www.bbb-bible.com/Articles/battle-1.html

Article: "The Lord Will Lift You Up":

https://www.bbb-bible.com/Articles/liftup-1.html

"Jesus is Our High Priest, and Priests" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse039.html

"Price of Discipleship" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse228.html

"Forsaking All for Jesus Christ" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse350.html

"Apostle Paul's Approaching Death" KJV Bible Verse List:

https://www.bbb-bible.com/VerseLists/verse351.html

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