1 Son, when you apply yourself to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare your soul for temptation.
2 Humble your heart, and persevere. Incline your ear, and accept words of understanding. And you should not hurry away in the time of distress.
3 Endure steadfastly for God. Join yourself to God, and persevere, so that your life may increase in the very end.
4 Accept everything that will happened to you, and persevere in your sorrow, and have patience in your humiliation.
5 For gold and silver are tested in fire, yet truly, acceptable men are tested in the furnace of humiliation.
6 Believe God, and he will restore you to health. And straighten your way, and hope in him. Observe his fear, and grow old in it.
7 You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy. And do not turn away from him, lest you fall.
8 You who fear the Lord, believe in him. And your reward will not be taken away.
9 You who fear the Lord, hope in him. And mercy will approach you, to your delight.
10 You who fear the Lord, love him. And your hearts will be illuminated.
11 My sons, consider the nations of men, and know that not one of them hoped in the Lord and was confounded.
12 For who has remained in his commandment and been abandoned? Or who has called upon him, and yet he despised him?
13 For God is upright and merciful, and he will forgive sins in the day of tribulation. And he is the Protector to all those who seek him in truth.
14 Woe to the duplicitous heart, and to the wicked lips, and to the hands that do evil, and to the sinner who walks the earth by two ways!
15 Woe to the dissolute in heart, who do not trust God! For, as a result, they will not be protected by him.
16 Woe to those who have lost endurance, and who have abandoned upright ways, and who have turned aside to depraved ways!
17 And what will they do when the Lord begins to examine them?
18 Those who fear the Lord will not be unbelieving toward his Word. And those who love him will keep to his way.
19 Those who fear the Lord will seek the things that are well-pleasing to him. And those who love him will be filled with his law.
20 Those who fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and they will sanctify their souls in his sight.
21 Those who fear the Lord keep his commandments, and they will have patience even until his examination,
22 saying: “If we do not do penance, then we will fall into the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men.”
23 For according to his greatness, so also is his mercy with him.
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Ecclesiastical 2 talks about the importance of persevering in faith and justice, despite the difficulties and temptations that may arise throughout their lives. The chapter encourages the faithful to trust God and to remain firm in their convictions, promising that those who remain faithful will be rewarded. Below are five verses related to the theme:
Psalm 34:19: "There are many afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from all." This verse talks about how the righteous may face difficulties in their lives, but God will always rid them of all afflictions.
Romans 5:3-4: "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, experience; and experience, hope." This verse highlights how tribulations and difficulties can help strengthen the faith and perseverance of Christians.
James 1:2-4: "My brothers, tend for all the joy of passing through various trials, knowing that the trial of your faith, once confirmed, produces perseverance. Now, perseverance must have complete action, so that you may be Perfect and righteous, in no way disabled. " James urges Christians to face their trials as opportunities to strengthen faith and perseverance, leading to perfection and integrity.
1 Peter 1:7: "that proof of your faith, more precious than the gold that perishes and is proven by fire, reduces to praise, glory, and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ." This verse highlights how trials can prove the faith of Christians and lead them to be rewarded with praise, glory and honor.
Galatians 6:9: "And let us not get tired of doing good, because in time we will reap, if we do not faint." This verse encourages Christians to continue to do good, even when they face difficulties and trials, reminding them that they will be rewarded at the right time.
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