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Word of Testimony

Satan's primary weapon is accusation. Because you're under the blood of Jesus, Satan can't accuse you before God, but he can accuse God before you. Will you stand for truth and follow the Truth, when you risk losing everything? Living a life that's founded on truth, regardless of the cost, is what separates conquerors from cowards. -Dr. Ted Roberts- Conquered Series

Take Up Your Cross

Modern states that allow for the death penalty attempt to carry out the sentence as quickly and as painlessly as possible. The ancient Roman Empire did not share these sensibilities. Its execution process was designed to inflict as much pain as possible for as long as possible. The public spectacle of a man slowly dying as he hung naked, beaten and nailed to a cross, was a highly effective deterrent. Why, then, would Jesus choose such a metaphor when He talked to His disciples about following Him? It doesn’t make sense; who would want to be crucified? Unless it wasn’t a metaphor. Jesus wasn’t trying to be dramatic. He literally went to the cross, and He literally lost His life. He made a choice to suffer and die for a greater purpose, and He called His disciples to do the same. He wasn’t trying to give an inspirational speech. Instead he was warning His followers to steel their resolve and be ready for the hard road ahead. While many were eager to hear the message of Christ, others