This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.
We should all be assured that God will never allow us to be tempted with more than we can bear; He will always monitor every temptation. Every trial we face and every persecution we have to endure will make us stronger when we handle it with patience. Enduring persecution and tribulation helps to develop our Christian character and makes us better soldiers in this spiritual warfare.