Psalm 37:20

"But the wicked will perish; the enemies of the LORD are like the glory of the pastures; they vanish - like smoke they vanish away."

Those who do prosper because of their own evil may seem for a while like they can't be stopped...but this will only last for a season. Such people place their trust and treasure in earthly things. Those who know Jesus Christ have a different hope, however, one which surpasses the earthly and enters into the eternal. An eternal hope can't be blown away like smoke in the wind. We follow God in this life, facing hate and discomfort, because we know after this life is over we will be with Him forever, worshiping Him in the light of eternity.

Peace.