Sometimes while reading my Bible, I can’t help but think about how blessed we are. We have the word of God in our homes, and the freedom to read it anytime we want. There are many countries where the Bible is illegal to own. In fact, some have lost their lives because of it. So sad to realize that the luxury we have has cost others their lives. We must focus on and remember this daily as believers.
Also, I couldn’t help but think about how we are blessed with the Holy Spirit. The comforter the guide, the holy one. We have the privilege to have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control within us, because of the Holy Spirit
So today I just wanted to leave you with this simple and important message. Never take for granted what we have as followers of Jesus Christ, and please pray for those in regions where the Bible is illegal.
To learn more about those regions around the world simply go to the voice of the martyrs online and learn what our brothers and sisters are going through for the word of God. Blessings and love to you and yours be safe out there and never forget to remember those who are hurting.
The following is information I gathered online to give you an idea of what is really going on around the world as far as Bible ownership goes:
Please note that no one is claiming that Christianity is illegal in these places. It is also not about which countries do or do not have physical church buildings or the presence of Christian communities.
Finally, it is worth noting that in many larger countries, especially, experiences vary based on the specific location. Some states or regions within a country may have more religious freedoms or looser enforcement of restrictions than others. A list of 52 countries where the bible is illegal and/or severely persecuted:
Afghanistan
Iran
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Maldives
Mauritania
North Korea
Saudi Arabia
Somalia
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Yemen
Algeria
Bhutan
Brunei
China
Cuba
Djibouti
Eritrea
Kuwait
Laos
Libya
Malaysia
Morocco
Oman
Sudan
Tunisia
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Central African Republic
Columbia
Egypt
Ethiopia
India
Iraq
Jordan
Kenya
Lebanon
Mali
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Philippines (Mindanao)
Sri Lanka
Syria
Tanzania
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
Please pray for the people of these countries.
