Stephen doesn't hold back. He told the people what he thought, that's for sure.
Sometimes, we need to hear harsh words. Sometimes, we need to say them. There's a time and a place.
I'll simply say this -- Stephen had no fear of death. I think that's the amazing thing about all of this -- he's so certain of the resurrection in Jesus Christ that those who hold the power of life and death over him do not threaten him at all. It's inspiring -- to know that death is coming and to say what you mean to say regardless.
May we grow such confidence in God's power over life and death. May we trust God so completely that we, too, are unafraid of what the world may threaten us with.
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