God has commanded us to be holy (1 Peter 1:13-15).
When life suddenly is turned upside down (i. e. we loose a job, a loved one dies, or our spouse divorces us) our emotions can go into a tailspin. Some people react by turning their backs on God and his church and walking away. Their bitterness consumes them.
The people who choose this path return to former habits (2 Peter 2:2). Their Christianity goes out the window and their hearts become dark, their hope gone. We grieve for such a person, but we cannot change their hearts.
There are others who choose to cling to God when their lives have unexpectedly turned upside down. These people mourn their losses. They struggle through the pain filled days, holding onto God’s promises that he loves them and will never abandon them. They remain living a life in holiness. These hearts eventually return to peace.
