"Pray that you would stay as long as you want to stay, and that God would open a door as soon as you want to go.” -- Douglas Wilson
God commands us to obey and Christ commanded us to live in light of His commandments, one of which is teaching the nations what He requires and showing them what that looks like. When the tensions of living according to Christ's rule become increasingly difficult, however; this advice from Doug Wilson should be considered. Pray that you are able to be where you believe God has placed you for as long as you want to stay there and that God would provide a way of escape should the difficulties associated with that place become more than you're able to endure.
1 Corinthians 6:18,2 Timothy 2:22
Flee sexual immorality; flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
May our wants and our willingnesses always be in perfect, faithful submission to Christ, our Lord and Savior and find us flocking towards those who pursue righteousness and fleeing from those who pursue open rebellion.
Amen.
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