1. Why Me?

2. Every Christian Has A Cross
Lk. 9:23 you are bearing a cross
Lk. 9:24-26; 14:26-27 price to pay

3. Because You Are Different
2 Cor. 6:14 not the same as unbelievers
Lk. 6:22-23 blessed, reward in heaven

4. God Is Making You Stronger
Jn. 15:2 prune, more fruitful
Rom. 5:2-5 rejoice, tribulation, saved
Ja. 1:2-4 rejoice, trials, perfect

5. Because You Love Your Fellow Man
Rom. 12:14-21 love enemies
Ja. 1:27 care for the helpless

6. Because You Are Strong Enough
1 Cor. 10:13 always strong enough
Gal. 6:1-2 not everyone strong enough to do everything

7. Opportunity To Teach The Gospel
Lk. 21:12-13 persecution, opportunity to teach

9. Why Me?