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And Ye Shall be Hated

Dave Looyenga·1973-10-01
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hUpon entering into the world, Protestant Reformed young people must realize that they are not going to be accepted and to some extent will be despised. In the first Epistle of John 3:13, John writes, “Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hates you.” Here we are being told not to be surprised if we are despised by the world. After one semester at a Junior College I have been able to experience a little of this hate and realize that because I am Protestant Re­formed, I also am treated...

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Author
Dave Looyenga
Date

1973-10-01

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Beacon Lights
Scripture References
John 3:13Mark 13:13
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