The Perfecting of Our Faith

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The Perfecting of Our Faith

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Faith Lasts

Read
James 1:2, 3; 1 Peter 1:6, 7; 4:12, 13. What is the common attitude
of both James and Peter in regard to trials? How are we supposed to
relate to this incredible biblical injunction?
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No one likes suffering; we almost always avoid it if we can. The
Greek word used in verse 3 for the testing of our faith is dokimionHypomone

[kadame]

Amen, daily bread. Thank you for the good word. 

Suffering is a big issue for many people, I know for sure it is a reason some people are atheists. They just cant understand how a loving God can permit it.

There are Christians who have lost their faith because they met a cross they felt was too heavy for them to carry and thought it meant either that God wasn't real or that they themselves were not worthy. It really is very difficult. But another thing, it is even more difficult to face suffering alone without the assurance of a loving God. Lots of depressions and suicides are made of such.

Yes, it's hard to understand when we are in the thick of things, much less to rejoice! This is a work of grace. It is beyond human ability to rejoice in suffering. But with God all things are possible. And this world is not everything. That's the bottom line for any Christian believer. Hope. 

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Amen, Kairetu. If people could only be patient enough to endure suffering they would reap the harvest of true perfection just as God plans. I have gone through suffering and while it was happening I thought God had abandoned me. He brought me out of the miry clay and looking back I ask why I doubted. I'm not perfect, but the work He began in me is wonderful indeed.
I'm praying for you, my dear sister Kairetu, that God be merciful to you, that when you go through suffering you will remember it has come from the Father's hand to perfect your faith.

[kadame]

Amen, Kairetu. If people could only be patient enough to endure suffering they would reap the harvest of true perfection just as God plans. I have gone through suffering and while it was happening I thought God had abandoned me. He brought me out of te miry clay and looking back I ask why I doubted. I'm not perfect, but the work He began in me is wonderful indeed.
I'm praying for you, my dear sister Kairetu, that God be merciful to you, that when you go through suffering you will remember it has come from the Father's hand to perfect your faith.

Thank you, daily bread. For your prayers and for the encouraging testimony. Highly appreciated.

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