The path traveled by the righteous has always been a hard one

fool for Christ 05 Sep 2023 13:42:34 GMT
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"The path traveled by the righteous has always been a hard one, my 
brethren. They have always been hard-pressed, either by those who do not 
believe in God or who hold a wrong belief. Abel was wronged by his brother 
Cain; Noah and Lot likewise by a wicked race of men; and Abraham, Isaac and 
Jacob by the heathen. But God never leaves the righteous to walk his hard 
way alone. This is clearly seen in the life of Isaac: 'I am the God of 
Abraham your father, do not fear.' Isaac understood these words, with their 
overflowing significance. By them, God gave him courage, and they were a 
reminder of His presence."

St. Nikolai Velimirovich, The Prologue from Ochrid.

"Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who orders his conduct 
aright I will show the salvation of God."  Psalm 50:23

Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.