There is no such thing as a living martyr. If you think you have suffered, there are always those who have suffered far more, and have yielded to the Lord. As soon as a Christian talks about how much he has suffered, it is an indication that the talker has a deep problem - a lack of understanding about the Christian life, eternity, or the economy of heaven. Your suffering cannot be compared to His - that is the reason for His going to the Cross - so you would understand none of this life's sorrows could be compared to His. Are you occupied with yourself, your family, and your issues? Gaze upon Him who gave up His position of Glory, and counted it as nothing. Why are you so convinced you have been through so much? Does a living sacrifice lay on the alter and howl about what he has been through? |
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