Randy Alcorn answers the question, "How important is good theology?"

Note that Paul didn’t say, “Command those who are rich to stop being rich.” The implication is that there is legitimate diversity in the amount of money and possessions held by Christians. Most early Christians weren’t people of high social standing (see 1 Corinthians 1:26-29).

Various scripture on persecution and martyrdom compiled by Randy Alcorn, in conjunction with the novel Safely Home.