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KEY SCRIPTURE:2Ti 1:8 KJV” Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God.”

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Apostle  Paul’s instruction in this verse is a very important one. He tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the testimony or to testify  of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was also not to be ashamed to associate with him who was imprisoned because of his defence of the gospel. Finally, he was not to be afraid to face any attacks from men because of his stand for the gospel. To claim allegiance to Christ is the highest honour that God expects of his followers. To be ashamed of our Lord Jesus is to deny him before men. It may be by open denial or silent denial.

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An open denial is to do as Apostle Peter did,to say that you do not know him or to say you are no longer a Christian. A silent denial is to refrain from testifying about him. Failure to witness about him to others. All these are the same so long as you have not repented to boldly talk for Him.

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The following is what the Lord said about those who would be ashamed of Him. Mar 8:38 KJV ” Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”

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The Lord was not ambiguous about His words, speaking to those who would be shy of him. He said in simple language that such people would be none of His when He returns. How does one show shyness about Him? Many Christians are shy about testifying to Jesus before their friends or others. Many people today would not boldly preach to others because they are just too shy to witness about Jesus to others. Apostle Paul said in Romans 1:16 as follows:” For I am not ashamed of the gospel of our Lord Jesus, because it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, of the Jews first then the gentile The good news is the testimony of Jesus.

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It is very sad to realise that in a country where there is freedom of religion, like Ghana, many Christians do not testify about Jesus. Most of them do not do so because they feel ashamed. Please just consider this: what is shameful about telling people about the saving power and grace of our dear Lord and Saviour? Men who do very shameful things are so bold about it. Boys and girls are so bold as to stand in the midst of people to kiss each other and are not shy about it. Some girls dress almost naked, and they look very proud doing so, yet the child of God with the news that could break the power of the devil is so shy about their master and Lord.

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Please note this again, to be ashamed to testify about our Lord Jesus is to deny him. In practice, you are saying you have nothing to do with Him. Such an act is sinful, and you must bow your head in shame and ask the Lord to forgive you of your sin today.

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THOUGHT:TO BE SHY OF JESUS IS TO BE PREPARING FOR HELL FIRE

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FURTHER STUDIES

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Luk 22:61 KJV” And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.”

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Luk 9:26 KJV” For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.”