The one who gets insulted yet patiently ignores it will be the master. Because they are the chosen people who shall enjoy the eldersonship, parentship and kingship. One who is patient for the sake of the greater purpose, even under persecution, is really formidable. We should overcome persecution and make the Heavenly Kingdom by ourselves. God is first beaten by Satan and then is recompensed with interest.
Persecution is the condition for restoration.
The religious life is the tearful life of being persecuted for the public righteousness. When you are persecuted because of goodness, please don't be discouraged. Persecution is another method to inherit that which is the enemy's. He who hits first, will perish first. If you grow through others hitting you, you will be stronger.