Consider it a sheer gift ~ James 1:2-3 MSG

Consider it a sheer gift , friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient…

Psalm 97:10

“Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.”

Proverbs 21:21

“Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.”

Psalm 33:4-5

“For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.”

Proverbs 13:20 MSG

Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces. Proverbs 13:20 MSG