Once we stand for our faith in the Gospel, we will encounter some form of opposition, whether it is subtle or overt. Some people will make us feel in subtle ways that they do not approve of our convictions. In some cases, some people will really show us by their words and actions that they reject us because of our beliefs. They may even punish us or hurt us because of the truths that we stand for. It is important to face these persecutions in a biblical way.