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God allows faith to be tested
For too long now, Christianity has been dwindling in regards to its effectiveness with the greater populace.
Why?
Is it because God has somehow become impotent?
God forbid!
There is NO WEAKNESS with God!
The weakness lies with us, and God in His infinite wisdom and mercy is trying to purge you of your weaknesses as much as is humanly possible.
Testing proves the genuineness of faith
See also Mt 13:20–21
Testing develops Christian character
See also Ro 5:3–4
Testing purifies God’s people
See also Ps 66:10–12 ; Je 9:7; Zec 13:9; Mal 3:2–3; 1 Pe 4:17
Examples of God testing faith
Abraham is told to sacrifice Isaac:
Dt 8:2–5 God tested Israel in the desert;
Jdg 7:1–8 God reduces Gideon’s army;
Mt 15:21–28 Jesus Christ appears to discourage the Canaanite woman;
Jn 11:1–6 Jesus Christ delays going to Bethany when Lazarus is ill.
Means by which faith is tested
God allows Satan to test faith
See also Lk 22:31; 1 Th 3:4–5; Re 2:10
Difficult circumstances test faith
1 Ki 17:17–18; 2 Ki 4:1; 2 Ki 4:27–28; Ac 14:22; 2 Co 11:25–27
Persecution tests faith
Da 6:10–12; Ac 8:1–4; Heb 11:35–38
Discouraging people test faith
2 Ki 18:19–25; Mk 5:35–36; Mk 5:40
God’s promise of help during testing
Is 43:2; Lk 22:32
See also Ps 91:14–15; 1 Co 10:13; 2 Co 12:7–9; 1 Pe 5:10; 2 Pe 2:9
God’s help through the encouragement of others
See also 2 Co 7:5–7
The response to trials
Rejoicing at sharing Jesus Christ’s suffering
Praying for God’s help
Persevering
See also 2 Th 1:4; Heb 12:1–3; Jas 5:11; Re 2:3; Re 2:19
Examples of faith victorious through testing
Ge 22:9–12 Abraham
2 Ki 6:15–17 Elisha’s servant
Job 1:22 Job
Da 3:16–27 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
Ac 5:27–29 the apostles
Ac 7:59–60 Stephen
2 Co 4:7–9 Paul
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