Luke 6:20-23
Blessed are
you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who
hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you
shall laugh. Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult
you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man. Be glad in
that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For in
the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets.
Romans 5:1-5
Therefore,
having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this
grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only
this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings
about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character,
hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out
within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
I Peter
4:12-14
Beloved, do
not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your
testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree
that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the
revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. If you are reviled for
the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God
rests on you.
James 1:2-4,
9, 12
Consider 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… Believers
in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position… Blessed is
the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person
will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love
him.
Acts 5:40-41
After calling
the apostles in, they flogged them and ordered them not to speak in the name of
Jesus, and then released them. So they went on their way from the presence of
the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for
His name.
I
Thessalonians 5:18
In everything
give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
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