Some say that the Christian life is hard, but they are mistaken about this; they may have tried to reform in their own strength, but they know nothing about the power of the Spirit in their souls to save, keep and deliver them—
FOR this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous.
I John 5:3.
HER ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Proverbs 3:17.
THOU wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Psalms 16:11.
FOR the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will be withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Psalms 84:11.
It is the sinful, and rebellious life that is hard.
There are certain worldly pleasures that please the carnal heart for a few moments, but these are like the foam on the “soda water” that passes quickly, they do not give true satisfaction.
GOOD understanding giveth favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Proverbs 13:15.
BUT the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
Isaiah 57:20.
THERE is no peace, saith my God, unto the wicked.
Isaiah 57:21.
REJOICE, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Ecclesiastes 11:9.
Read: II Thessalonians 1:7-9; Luke 16:19-31.