The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast GAL260 - Early Christianity Was Not Safe
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Aug 22, 2025 Explore the powerful message of Galatians 6:10, urging a commitment to good within the community. Discover the resilience and compassion of early Christians who bravely cared for the sick during Roman plagues while others fled. Learn how their selfless actions and charity stood in stark contrast to the indifference of surrounding societies, showcasing a profound response to crisis that emphasized love even for persecutors. This discussion sheds light on faith as a call to sacrificial action.
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Scripture Prioritizes Courage Over Safety
- The New Testament emphasizes costly imitation of Christ rather than a safety-first ethic.
- Matt argues Scripture expects believers to show sacrificial courage, not HR-style risk avoidance.
Show Up For Those Suffering
- Imitate Christ by showing up for people in suffering rather than avoiding risk.
- Matt urges applying Jesus' example of sacrificial care when others are in need.
Christians Ministered Into Danger During Plagues
- Early Christians responded to plagues by caring for the sick and accepting high personal risk.
- Matt cites Dionysius praising leaders and laypeople who cheerfully infected themselves while ministering.
