Read Acts 22-24
Acts 22:25 says, "And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?" Usually we read how the early Christians suffered for their stand in Christ, but this time, Paul did more than just take the punishment. He challenged those in authority over his rights.
Once he did that, he was shuffled around, giving his testimony wherever he went. He knew his rights in the Lord and also in the natural. He didn’t just allow his accusers to get away with persecuting him for no reason.
When we lay down our lives for the Lord, we can be smart about it. Sometimes you just have to take what’s coming, but not always. Sometimes it’s right to stand up for ourselves.
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