And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.”

Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!

But remember that they will have to face God, who stands ready to judge everyone, both the living and the dead.

Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.