This week reports is about Origen and Cyprian. Origen being the oldest in the family has desired to die
as a martyr but his mother prevent him from leaving the house by hiding his cloths. While Cyprian is a
leading member of legal fraternity in Carthage but during these time he found completely release from
the sinful and useless life he believed he had before. They also had contribution in the church history
that develop more ideas to many. They also role one of the position in church, a being church father and
as a deacon.
They have position that will protect them and even give them wealth or make them influential but then
these two men showed braveness in declaring themselves as a true believer of Christ. They are even
more willing to die as martyr or accept persecution. I saluted those men who never denied their faith in
Jesus Christ because if I am in their place I might do the same thing with Peter. Indeed, God is so
graceful that He never put me there because He knew I cant stand the same. Even until today I still don't
have the courage to stand in front and declared my faith because I am afraid to die. I experienced being
persecuted with my own family and its not easy, how much more if other people persecute me.
I might have fear but I think its not enough to denied my faith and it challenge me knowing that I will be
tested as I go out this place. Different persecution is now knocking in the door yet I still don't have the
courage to face them. I don't know my tomorrow but the one whom I believed does not only know
about it but also He planned for it. It is a comfort for me and encouraged me more to trust in Him over
and over again.
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