God's standard is holiness. God loves sinners, but hates sin.If we claim to be children of God we must act like Jesus did. Nobody likes persecution, but going through hard times is good for you. God wants us to trust him and have faith that he will work things out for our good. If you're willing to suffer and be persecuted someday you'll rule and reign with Christ. 2Timothy3:12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. James1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. All these scriptures are from the New King James Version. To God be the glory. Preacha24-7