"Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor's crown."

Revelation 2:10

There are many things that we must keep, but above all else, we must keep our lives.

We should all keep eternal lifeand the eternal kingdom of heaven which God will grant us in the future.

One of the ways to keep the crown of life is to be faithful to God with all our strength and be faithful for the kingdom of heaven.

We should think, "What must I do?" "What can I do for God?" or "Should I try this or that?"

Also, we must remember the word, When we are faithful to the point of death, many trials come upon those who work diligently.

There are no trial for those who do not work hard.

This is because they can only receive such a level of blessing.

However, what about those who make efforts to receive much more rewards, more blessings, and more glory in the kingdom of heaven?

Truly, it is written, "The kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence."

Those who strive and work hard to the point of violence cannot help but inevitably face trials.

That is why God said that those who receive the crown of life must have zeal and faith that are faithful to the point of death.

What always follows such people is temptation.

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12

There will be several trials when we make every effort to hold onto the eternal kingdom of heaven, life, and the crown of life.

When these things happen to us, we should be proud and joyful. 

However, there are those who experiences difficulty, thinking, "Even though I believe in God, why does everything make me difficult?" or "Why do many painful things happen to me?"

This is proof that we have worked hard. 

When we do not work hard and remain carefree, temptation will never come. Trials will never befall us.

If someone is not willing to enter a college, does he need to worry about the entrance exam?

No, he doesn't.

When he wants to enter a college, he thinks about the entrance exam and studies for the exam.

Those who do not intend to enter a college will never face such an exam.

Therefore, God gives a precious promise that He will give the crown of life to those who endure temptation and trial.