So basically you have peace even though the world could have you enslaved and torture you. Be content that you have peace!
Yes, because with understanding of His Word comes peace of mind. Our time here, in the flesh, is a very short time. Seeking and understanding God's Word is the only path to peace.
PROVERBS 3:5-6
5 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
6 “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. “
PROVERBS 3:13-18
13 “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”
14 “For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”
15 “She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”
16 “Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.”
17 “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.”
18 “She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.”