We all face problems from within, due to our own poor decisions. We also face problems from without, the bad intentions of others. Be careful to not mistake one for the other. It is easy to see ourselves as helpless victims. When in reality, we have the freedom and responsibility to silence ignorance with well doing.
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: [16] As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
1 Peter 2:15-16 KJV