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(Daniel 5:10-16; Hebrews 12:12-29)

All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.
Psalm 25:10

Jesus said, ‘Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.’ 
Matthew 5:11-12