There’s no denying it. The Bible tells us like it is! No holding back. In 1 John 3:13 we read: “Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.” In my Bible, I have those first four words underline separately. Do. Not. Be. Surprised.In this context, “the world” is a reference to “human systems that … <a href="https://theupdevo.com/2025/10/10/do-not-be-surprised/" class="more-link">Continue reading Do. Not. Be. Surprised.</a>

There’s no denying it. The Bible tells us like it is! No holding back. In 1 John 3:13 we read: “Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.” In my Bible, I have those first four words underline separately. Do. Not. Be. Surprised.In this context, “the world” is a reference to “human systems that … Continue reading Do. Not. Be. Surprised.

There’s no denying it. The Bible tells us like it is! No holding back.&nbsp;In 1 John 3:13 we read: “Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.” In my Bible, I have those first four words underline separately. Do. Not. Be. Surprised.In this context, “the world” is a reference to “human systems that … <a href="https://theupdevo.com/2025/10/10/do-not-be-surprised/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Continue reading Do. Not. Be.&nbsp;Surprised.</a>

Do. Not. Be. Surprised.

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