Prodigal: That is some muscle there!

Me: Yes, it is

This is from Jesus Freaks by The Voice of the Martyrs

Probuis

Roman Empire

circa 250 AD

Probius was whipped until the blood flowed, then laden with chains and thrown into prison. A few days later, he was brought out and commanded to sacrifice to the heathen gods. He knew that he would be tortured and killed if he refused. Still he courageously said:

“I come better prepared than before, for what I have suffered has only strengthened me in my resolution. Employ your whole power upon me, and you shall find that neither you, nor the Emperor, nor the gods you serve, nor even the devil, who is your father, shall compel me to worship idols.”

Probius was sent back to further tortures and eventual death by the sword.

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: Matthew 5:1 (KJV)

Jennifer Van Allen

www.theprodigalpig.com

www.faithincounseling.org