Never use difficulties in life as an excuse to treat others disrespectfully. Everyone has trials, and the one who is treated badly was not the one who caused your trial.
God uses trials in our lives to reveal our true selves when we emerge in the midst of life's tribulations.
James 1:12 "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."
Romans 5:3-5 "3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."
John 16:33 "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Psalm 34:17-18 "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
God does not always deliver us from our trials, but He does go through with us, being His strength for us.
Matthew 5:12 "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
If we keep God's word in our hearts as we walk through many things, we will be able to endure ill health and the persecution of those who do not have the love of God in their hearts. We do not have to become like those who do not love; we can be steady and consistent in our walk with Christ, even when the world is falling apart all around us.
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