
Read: Daniel 3: 8-30
When Polycarp (AD 69-155), who was bishop of the church all
Smyrna, was asked by a Roman authorities to curse Christ if he wanted to be
released, he said, “Eighty-six years I have served him, and he never did mew
any wrong. How I can blaspheme my King who saved me?” The Roman officer
threatened,”if you do not change you mind have your consumed with fire.”
Polycarp remained undaunted. For the reason he would not curse Christ...