The Bible does not say that perseverance in faith through the horrors of sin and misery will be easy. That is why it says, "The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death. The first death, yes, and it may be horrible. But not the second (Rev. 2:10-22). Maintaining the joy of faith in the face of horrific evil does not happen by coasting. It happens by conquering. That is my aim. That you would conquer unbelief and despair in the face of spectacular sin and misery.
John Piper, Spectacular Sins and their global purpose in the glory of Christ, "A Closing Prayer," p. 107-108.
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