The Right to be Ridiculed - Softcover

Conway, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178815746X ISBN 13: 9781788157469

Publisher: Onwards and Upwards, 2019

Synopsis

Over the past decade there has been political debate on the ‘right to ridicule’ – the question about whether we would be allowed to joke about the political and religious opinions of others, perhaps with the intention of making them aware of how ridiculous their beliefs are. Jesus, however, is more concerned with our right to be ridiculed. His words in the Sermon on the Mount suggest that ridicule or even persecution for his sake is worth it and that it should even make us glad! This book, packed with biblical insights and practical application, investigates why ridicule for Jesus is indeed worth it and why we should not keep our faith private. We discover that there is ample reward, not just after death, but also in our life here and now. When we view all forms of persecution from the right perspective, true joy can be experienced in the midst of suffering.

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About the Author

Andrew Conway is a disciple of the Lord Jesus who has occasionally had the privilege of being ridiculed for the Master. He is also privileged to be Sarah-Jayne's husband; Annie and Peter's father; and the minister of Hilltown and Clonduff Presbyterian Churches in County Down. He is passionate about honouring Christ in the whole of life, including his hobbies of reading and woodwork.

Edition details

• Publisher: Onwards and Upwards
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178815746X
• ISBN 13: 9781788157469
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 65