"Go ahead and talk about him because he makes you doubt,Because he has denied himself the things that you can't live without.Laugh at him behind his back just like the others do,Remind him of what he used to be when he comes walkin' through.He's the property of Jesus,Resent him to the bone,You got something better,You've got a heart of stone."
(from The Property of Jesus by Bob Dylan,1981).
Scripture reveals that when we come to faith we become new creatures in Him,the "old man" is dead. Friends and acquaintances often find they can not accept the new person you have become. We may also find we are now the object of scorn and derision.Jesus said,if the world hated me they will hate those who are committed to Him.The Bible tells us that friendship with the world is enmity to God.
Count the cost!
(from The Property of Jesus by Bob Dylan,1981).
Scripture reveals that when we come to faith we become new creatures in Him,the "old man" is dead. Friends and acquaintances often find they can not accept the new person you have become. We may also find we are now the object of scorn and derision.Jesus said,if the world hated me they will hate those who are committed to Him.The Bible tells us that friendship with the world is enmity to God.
Count the cost!
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