Romans, Chapter 3, verse 10-18
By
the gift of Fortitude the soul is strengthened against natural fear, and
supported to the end in the performance of duty. Fortitude imparts to the will
an impulse and energy which move it to under take without hesitancy the most arduous
tasks, to face dangers, to trample under foot human respect, and to endure
without complaint the slow martyrdom of even lifelong tribulation. "He
that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved."
10 “There
is no one just, not one, 11 there is no one
who understands, there is no one who seeks God. 12 All have gone astray; all alike are worthless; there
is not one who does good, [there is not] even one. 13 Their throats
are open graves; they deceive with their tongues; the venom of asps is on their
lips;
14 their mouths are full of bitter
cursing. 15 Their feet are quick to shed blood; 16 ruin and misery are in their ways, 17 and the way of peace they know not. 18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
There
is no hope except in Christ; all are broken vessels. Yet, by the gift of fortitude
we endure; seeking Him who is our salvation.
As we
read in the gospel: Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now? Behold, the hour
is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and
you will leave me alone. But I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I
have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will
have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” (John
16:31-33)
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