Must study, know the Word, and take a stand - show that it is worth believing and learning. If not worth learning it is not worth believing, or living. Bible claims to have all the answers. A timid and weak Christian is going to ineffective. Preach the word in love and boldness.
World is still a crooked and perverse generation.
The world is still under the evil one. Satan is still the god of this world. When there is no persecution it is because there is no reason to persecute. When those in Zion are at ease, every one else will leave them alone. When we do we know we will anger some, and we know this before we begin.