The Church Would Crack 10/18 Wednesday Wisdom

It is certain that at present we could not stand bitter or prolonged persecution. The church today would crack. It is only a revived, strong church that could be entrusted to withstand this fiery ordeal. Let us not hoodwink ourselves by thinking that it will never come to us -- many of God's saints are going through it right now in countries under totalitarian rule. -- Frank Bartleman (written about a century ago)