John 15: 20: "Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute you...." That axiom reflects the obvious truth that led Jesus to inform His disciples. They could expect to be treated as He was treated because those who hated Him don’t know God and would hate them also; and conversely, those who listened with faith to Him would hear them also. Most "Christians" today would endure this type of treatment. The reason is found in the word in English translated as "servant." The actual Greek work is doulos. In Greek the word means a slave. In New Testament times, the slave was dependent on his master for his food, drink, clothes and housing. The slave was totally dependent on the master to provide for him. In the same way, the true believer today is a slave to the Lord Jesus Christ. If you are converted, this is the description of your relationship. You are a slave. Not a slave, not converted. This is why the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ could embrace His sufferings. They were 100% sold out for Him. Slavery for the Lord is your best life now.
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