On I Peter 1:9 --
"We must therefore when we follow Christ, or embrace him and his ways, not expect all Prosperity here, and Ease and Contentment outwardly, but rather think of the contrary, that it may appear that we follow him not for any by-respect; but Salvation we shall have, and he that thinks not that sufficient, thought it be joyned with troubles; knoweth not its worth. The favor of God, the Kingdom of Heaven, is great riches, though not accompanied with outward either pleasure or profit: Many profess Religion for advantage, and many will profess so long as no hurt comes of it, but if any trouble arise, then they give over." -- John Rogers, 58.
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