WHEN TEMPTED TO LOSE HEART

Have you ever been tempted to LOSE HEART---Paul's mission in Europe has been one of mixed feelings. Even though many believe his message, he suffers a terrible beating in Philippi, civil rejection in Thessalonica and Berea, and indifference in Athens. The more people come to Christ, the more his suffering increases. Paul is discouraged, afraid, and insecure despite a synagogue ruler and many Corinthians coming to Christ. He is tempted to lose Heart. To -Lose heart- is to become discouraged. It is to stop believing that you can succeed. It is the same as losing courage or confidence. -Almost always, when we are afraid, we Lose Heart.