1 Peter 1:7
1 Peter 1:7
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:
In this verse, Paul reveals that these trials that cause us grief have a purpose. Despite our distress, Peter explains that these trials can be beneficial: they test, purify, and prove our faith, not preventing us from rejoicing. Believers make a decision to trust God in and through trials. It strengthens our faith. Upon Christ's return, and once all come to understand the truth, He will be honored as the true Lord and King, and our faith in Him will be fully confirmed. Despite our difficulties today, we are preparing ourselves for a brighter tomorrow. The purpose of these exercises is to test our faith, to develop our faith, to hone our faith, and to increase our faith in our Heavenly Father. He values the faith of each of His children as more precious than fine gold, which will one day expire. In the same manner, as gold is purified by fire in order to remove all impurities, blemishes, and imperfections, the faith of a Christian should be pure, perfect, and unblemished. Trials in life are designed to purify our hearts, strengthen our faith in His promises, and increase our hope in the power of His Word.
Matthew 17:20
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Galatians 5:25
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Luke 1:33
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
1 Peter 1:21
Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.