Persecution happens when we stand in the face of our enemy. Friendship with the world is to conspire with that same enemy.

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Persecution happens when we stand in the face of our enemy. Persecution is something that can be avoided if we stand in the face of our enemy. We see this played out daily, as people who are persecuted attempt to escape their situation by making friends with those who are persecuting them.

Source: Not Of This World: Out Of The Mire: Detach From The World And Its Stand Against Christ

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