Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2019
                    
                
                
                    The Prosperity movement has given Americans a wrong view of God -- that He won’t let Christians suffer. But the truth is that suffering is a vital part of Christianity. Suffering should be viewed as a blessing, a cause for rejoicing, and a sign of future reward. 
                
                    
                        CHRISTIANS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST
Matt. 24:9
INTRODUCTION
A. HUMOR: MAGIC AT THE PASTRY SHOP
   1. Two broke and hungry best friends, Dave and John, went into a pastry shop. Dave suddenly whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker didn't notice. Dave
                        
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