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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians by Martin Luther: Psalmist experienced. "I believe, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly
afflicted." (Ps. 116:10.) The Christians are accused and slandered without
mercy. Murderers and thieves receive better treatment than Christians.
The world regards true Christians as the worst offenders, for whom no
punishment can be too severe. The world hates the Christians with
amazing brutality, and without compunction commits them to the most
shameful death, congratulating itself that it has rendered God and the
cause of peace a distinct service by ridding the world of the undesired
presence of these Christians. We are not to let such treatment cause us to
falter in our adherence to Christ. As long as we experience such
persecutions we know all is well with the Gospel.
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