To Address Persecution in the Church

WHEREAS, Our Lord stated that in the latter days His Church and her members would face persecution (Mark 13); and

WHEREAS, This persecution has continued in many and various ways from the earliest days of the Church, in ways subtle and overt; and

WHEREAS, This persecution will increase until our Lord comes again in glory; and

WHEREAS, Many Christians, desiring to be good, faithful, and to make a good confession do not know how to, or are fearful to do so in such an environment; therefore be it

Resolved, That pastors be encouraged to continue training and equipping the saints to face this persecution faithfully and in good conscience, and be strengthened in the same themselves; and be it further

Resolved, That the SELC District give consideration to addressing this topic among her congregations and pastors to give advice and counsel; and be it finally

Resolved, That the district memorialize the Synod to continually take up this issue to equip her church workers and congregations to face the persecution of these gray and latter days with faithfulness and joy, knowing that the Lord will work all things for the good of His Church and His sheep.