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When Justice Brings Injustice. When Justice Brought Injustice. Joseph said no to Potiphar's wife. Gen 39:5-21. Landed Him In Prison!!!. Landed Him In Prison!!!. When Justice Brought Injustice. Landed Them In A Fiery Furnace!!!. Landed Them In A Fiery Furnace!!!.
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When Justice Brought Injustice Joseph said no to Potiphar's wife. Gen 39:5-21 Landed Him In Prison!!! Landed Him In Prison!!!
When Justice Brought Injustice Landed Them In A Fiery Furnace!!! Landed Them In A Fiery Furnace!!! • Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego refused to worship a false god. • Dan 3:15-28
When Justice Brought Injustice • Daniel faithfully prayed to God. • Dan 6:5-23 Landed Him In A Lions Den!!! Landed Him In A Lions Den!!!
When Justice Brought Injustice • Stephen declared the gospel of Christ. • Acts 7:51-60 He Was Stoned!!! He Was Stoned!!!
When Justice Brought Injustice • Jesus lived a perfect life. He Was Crucified!!! He Was Crucified!!!
When Justice BRINGS Injustice • How have you done? • Joseph said no to sexual sins. You? • Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego refused to follow the crowd and worship a false God. You? • Daniel continued to pray to God. You? • Stephen preached the gospel of Christ. You? • Jesus lived a holy life. You?
When Justice BRINGS Injustice • Simple lesson: Do not expect a great outcome every time you stand up for what is right. You may lose: a friendship a job a loved one a boyfriend Your freedom a family member a girlfriend
When Justice BRINGS Injustice • One Constant: You will be blessed by God. 1 Cor 15:51-58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Conclusion • As a Christian, do not fear the ridicule and persecution of man. Jesus said, “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”Matt 10:28; Rom 8:38-39; Rev 2:10b
Conclusion • If you are not a Christian, please count the cost, and then obey. • If you believe – John 3:16, • then make the decision to repent – Acts 2:38, • making your belief known before those present – Rom 10:10, • and then obey Jesus' command to be baptized – Mark 16:15-16.