If we as a church allow the “spirit of the age” to influence us instead of the mind of God, we are failing.
When the spirit of the age invades a church, it is because leaders in the church neglect the only force equal to repelling that invasion (1Cor 8:6).
How mature are you as a leader (Rom 5:1-5)? If you are running from tribulation, you may be running from the people God wants you to reach. Afflictions are God’s method of developing patience in you. You might not like it at the time, but God’s timetable is different from yours. Get used to it. Embrace it. Anticipate it. Dare to love it.
For a study covering key Bible teachings from Romans, see the:
Lead with Grace 