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The Bible I Refused to Burn - A True Story from China (Matthew

The police officer held up my grandmother's Bible. Lit a match. And said, "Burn this and renounce your faith, or we arrest everyone here." I was seventeen. Terrified. Looking at my family, my pastor, twelve other believers—all waiting to see what I'd do. This is the true story of a house church raid in rural China, an impossible choice, and how one Bible verse gave me the courage to say no when saying yes would have saved me. If you've ever wondered what you'd do if your faith became illegal, this story is for you. 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What it's really like to follow Jesus in a country where Christianity is illegal The moment faith stops being comfortable and starts costing everything How Matthew 5:10-12 transforms persecution from tragedy to blessing What happened after I refused to burn my grandmother's Bible The hidden cost of discipleship (and why Jesus says it's worth it) How persecution refines faith instead of destroying it 📖 KEY SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:10-12 — "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven." ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: The Night Police Raided Our Church 0:30 - Growing Up in China's Underground Church 1:30 - The Raid: "Police! Open Immediately!" 2:30 - The Choice: Burn the Bible or Go to Prison 3:45 - "I Won't Deny Him" 4:45 - What Persecution Actually Teaches You 5:30 - Your Turn: Reflection Questions 💬 LET'S TALK: I want to hear YOUR story. Answer these questions in the comments below: 1️⃣ If your faith suddenly became illegal tomorrow, what would you be willing to lose to keep it—your job, your freedom, or something even more precious? 2️⃣ Is there a "Bible" in your life—something passed down from family or deeply personal—that you would refuse to destroy no matter the cost? Drop your thoughts about the story in the comments below—your experience might encourage someone else facing the same choice. 👇 🙏 PRAY FOR PERSECUTED BELIEVERS: Millions of Christians in China, North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, and dozens of other countries face persecution daily. Please pray for: Believers in prison for their faith Families torn apart by persecution Underground churches meeting in secret Christians forced to choose between safety and Jesus 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more real stories of faith under fire. We share testimonies of believers who chose Jesus when it cost them everything. 👍 LIKE this video to help raise awareness about persecuted Christians worldwide. 💾 SAVE this video to remind yourself what faith costs—and what it's worth. 📢 SHARE with someone who needs to hear that Jesus is worth everything. #Matthew5 #PersecutedChurch #ChristianTestimony #ChinaChristians #FaithUnderFire #HouseChurch #ReligiousPersecution #ChristianStory #BlessedArethePersecuted #TrueStory #UndergroundChurch #BiblicalFaith ⚠️ CONTENT NOTE: This story contains descriptions of religious persecution, police intimidation, and arrest. Viewer discretion advised. © NarrowGate 2026 --- Thanks for watching. Remember: They can take the book. They can't take the Word. Jesus is worth everything. Always. 🙏 *#PrayForChina #StandWithPersecutedChristians*