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.
Psalms 112:7
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
Psalms 95:7
For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,
Joshua 6:5
And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.
Matthew 12:27
And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.