What They Prefer, And Why
If you read 1 Peter 2:12 in as many translations as you like, you'll find out that this same thing was common then as it is now: that people may have a problem with you for talking about Jesus but they will never have a problem with the fruit of godliness produced in your character.
Why do you think someone can like you for all things but just get mad at you the moment you talk about Jesus? It's because the power that enslaves them hates that word. It knows that it is true and can save them, and so it stirs up disinterest and aggression towards you in that regard.
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I am a Christian and I hope to encourage other Christians not to be afraid or ashamed to identify as one. Not trying to attack anyone but just speaking our belief like every other person
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