Shame can sometimes be a powerful motivator for us.

"Shame" can sometimes be a powerful motivator for us…😥
…People…are motivated by the desire to avoid shame…
…However,
the Apostle Paul
was not ashamed of the Gospel❗️
and this conviction fueled his passion for missionary work❗️.
…Paul was persecuted for preaching the Gospel…😰
He was treated like an eccentric…and lived a life full of shame.
…However, Paul never considered the Gospel shameful.
Because he had experienced a dramatic salvation…he risked his life to preach the Gospel of Jesus and was proud of it.
…*The Gospel means "good news = the salvation of Jesus."
…God's Son…the Lord Jesus…saved His precious life…to save you…and died.
Thanks to Him,
your sins are forgiven, and you are able to go to heaven❗️.
He is your savior.
…I…am not ashamed of believing in Jesus❗️.

…Matthew 10:33.

"But whoever disowns me (Jesus) before others, I also disown them before my Father in heaven."

…Those who are ashamed of Jesus…will cease to proclaim the Gospel.

…Let us…walk with pride in Jesus.

Shalom 😀

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.