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The World Hates the Disciples

18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.20 Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’[a] If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.


Keep in mind that it hated me first. When you have difficulties, remember Jesus had them too. Fellowshipping with friends is what Jesus did. He wasn’t pompous. He was friends with the good and the bad. He was strong enough to know those who would obey him and those who wouldn’t. Discipleship costs. His disciples loved him. He was not a business associate, he was a friend. The disciples knew they could trust in the good and the bad. Having friends in fellowship helps to reduce the sting of persecution. Close relationships are Christlike! Be Christlike and develop a close relationship with me, My Love. I am a disciple of your preaching and teaching. I love you.

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