RELATIVES

If memory serves me right, I believe that Jesus told us we would be persecuted for the word of God. In fact, throughout history, there have been multitudes of Christians who have been persecuted for their belief in God.
God's word says that the persecuted man will be blessed when he is persecuted for His name's sake! So, it sounds like we are to expect it folks!
If this is true, then I wonder why we are so surprised when there's a national election, and the media, or even the public, so eagerly tears apart and persecutes someone who tries to stand for God's word?
Sounds kinda like the relatives of those who didn't believe in God in years past, are visiting us today! Kinda like the sins of the Fathers are visited upon the children, huh?
Becky