Persecuted For Righteousness’ Sake
Acts 16:16-25

I. PAUL EXPELS A SPIRIT
A. THAT POSSESSED A SLAVE GIRL… Ac 16:16
B. THAT GREATLY ANNOYED PAUL… Ac 16:17
II. PAUL AND SILAS ARE PERSECUTED
A. BY MASTERS AND MAGISTRATES…
1. The slave girl’s masters motivated by loss of profit – Ac 16:19-21
B. WITH BEATINGS AND IMPRISONMENT…
1. Beaten with rods – Ac 16:22-23
2. Imprisoned with stocks – Ac 16:23-24
C. FOLLOWED BY PRAYER AND PRAISE…
1. Despite pain of beaten skin, discomfort of fastened feet – Ac 16:23-25
2. Thus Paul and Silas rejoiced when persecuted for righteousness’ sake!