on God’s help: no matter what trials they have to undergo, victory can be attained with the grace of God as happened in St Paul’s case. “God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with temptation will also provide you the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (1 Cor 10:13). Moreover, St Paul’s example reminds us that more or less severe suffering and tribulation will be a normal thing in the lives of Christ’s followers; theirs will never be a comfortable,
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