Avoiding persecution is simple. All you have to do is compromise the gospel. From his sermon series in Matthew, today R.C. Sproul examines Jesus’ warning that the call to Christian faithfulness is a call to endure opposition. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on the gospel of Matthew for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3939/donate Meet Today’s Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God’s Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Released on 16 Mar 2025