Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. -Galatians 6:12.
Read MoreBut I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. -Matthew 5:44-45.
Read MoreConsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. -James 1:2-4.
Read MoreSo then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. -1 Peter 4:19.
Read MoreHowever, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. -1 Peter 4:16.
Read MoreBut rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. -1 Peter 4:13-14.
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