“Regarding the punishment God inflicts on us, we hear, "When we are judged by the Lord, we are chastened so that we may not be condemned along with the world." Regarding the just, however, he says, "We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struc…”
Gaudentius of Brescia, 5th c. — TO BENIVOLUS 51-53
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5For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.
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3Cleave unto him, and depart not away, that thou mayest be increased at thy last end.
4Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate.
— Sirach 2:5 —
6Believe in him, and he will help thee; order thy way aright, and trust in him.
7Ye that fear the Lord, wait for his mercy; and go not aside, lest ye fall.