1 My son, if you have decided to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials.
2 Keep your heart upright and remain resolute; do not be upset in the time of adversity.
3 Hold fast to the Lord, do not separate yourself from him so that you may be successful to the end of your days.
4 Accept all that happens to you, be patient when you are humbled,
5 for as gold is tested in the fire, so those acceptable to God are tested in the crucible of humiliation.
6 Have confidence in him and he will take care of you; follow the right path and hope in him.
7 You who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy and do not turn away lest you fall.
8 You who fear the Lord, trust him and you will not lose your reward.
9 You who fear the Lord, hope for all good things; hope for eternal joy and mercy.
10 Remember what happened to your ancestors. Who has ever trusted in the Lord and been confounded? Who has persevered in fear of the Lord and been abandoned? Who has called upon him and not been heard?
11 For the Lord is compassion and loving-kindness; he forgives our sins and saves us in time of distress.
12 Woe to faint hearts and weak hands, to the sinner who wavers between two paths.
13 Woe to the fainthearted who lack confidence, because of this they will not be protected.
14 Woe to you who have lost patience! What will you do when the Lord calls you to account?
15 Those who fear the Lord do not disobey his commandments; those who love him faithfully keep his laws.
16 Those who fear the Lord seek to please him; those who love him are filled with his law.
17 Those who fear the Lord keep their hearts ready and humble themselves in his presence saying,
18 "Let us fall into the hands of the Lord and not into the hands of men, for great as his power is his mercy."
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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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