He chose to suffer oppression with God's people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. Cross References Job 36:21 Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction. Daniel 3:18 But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up." Acts 7:34 I have indeed seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.' Hebrews 11:37 They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. Treasury of Scripture Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Choosing. Hebrews 10:32 Job 36:21 Psalm 84:10 the people. Hebrews 4:9 Psalm 47:9 1 Peter 2:10 the pleasures. Job 20:5 Job 21:11-13 Psalm 73:18-20 |