In fact, the Bible makes it clear we will suffer persecution and trials (2 Timothy 3:12). But we have the assurance He will go through the hardships with us (Psalms 91:15); He will strengthen us and help us (Isaiah 41:10).
Just because the Lord is more than willing to deliver us from trouble does not mean we should continue in sin. In fact, we are strongly encouraged to forsake all sin and live a perfect, blameless life.
"...Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." 2 Corinthians 7:1. "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Matthew 5:48.
"We must go to Jesus, humble the heart before him, and confessing our sins, forsake them. We must cease to transgress the law of God, but exercise repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is the only one who can remove these defiled garments of sin, and clothe us in the robe of Christ’s righteousness."[i]
Therefore we can be free from sin through the righteousness of Jesus! "But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus." Romans 3:21-26
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[i] "The Youth Instructor" by Ellen G White, August 18, 1886
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