God speaks today Wednesday | May 28, 2025
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
(Job 23:10)My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
(James 1:2) Trials Shape the Character of the Christian
The Apostle James wrote to the dispersed Christian Jews in the Middle East, who were likely facing trials, poverty, and persecution. In his letter, James tells them to rejoice in their trials, which may seem strange, but as Christians, they believe that all things have a purpose and that trials can lead to transformation and growth. James says that the testing of our faith produces patience, which helps build the character of the Christian. In the next study, they will meditate more on the role of patience and trial in the Christian's character.
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Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
(1 Peter 1:6)Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
(James 1:12)Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
(Matthew 5:10)That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
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