The greatest failure of the Church in many nations is the lack of preparing Christians for persecution. Persecution is certain. It is told to us by the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Himself. In the Gospel of John it says: Remember what I told you: A servant is not greater than his Master. If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you also. 815 We can believe what Jesus says and we can rely on it. Also in the United States of America and Canada, persecution is certain. In the second Epistle to Timothy it says: In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
