An independent Christian evangelist, K. Madhavan, was burned to death in the state of West Bengal by a mob that included some of his family members. Madhavan was the sole Christian in his extended family and he diligently worked to spread the gospel message.
In early August, when Madhavan visited his family to attend a wedding, his children destroyed his Bible, verbally harassed him because of his faith in Christ. Other family members pressured him to renounce his faith but he refused to do so.
On 14th August, Madhavan was attending a church service when his wife and son entered the building where they beat him and forced him to go home. He was then dragged into a nearby forest where family members and other locals poured gasoline over his body before burning him alive.
Pray that those who opposed the gospel will reflect on the crime they committed and God will convict their hearts to repent and seek forgiveness. Pray that they will come to know the Lord and receive salvation. Pray that God will comfort church members and friends of Madhavan who are grieving over this senseless loss.
(Source : VOMC, Photo : Internet)
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