Thematic Bible: Divine methods used for testing believers
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spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » Divine delays test men's courage and patience
([Psalm of David]) How long, O Jehovah? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
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Be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and late rains.
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My eyes fail with longing for your word, while I say: When will you comfort me?
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When he heard the news he stayed where he was for two days.
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I am oppressed and needy. May Jehovah think of me. You are my help and my salvation. O my God, do not delay!
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I am weary with my crying. My throat is dry. My eyes fail, looking for my God.
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Martha said to Jesus: Lord if you had been here my brother would not have died.
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Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness. He is longsuffering (patient) toward you. He does not wish that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By giving opportunities for choice
You have probed my heart. You have confronted me at night. You have tested me like silver, but you found nothing wrong. I have decided that my mouth will not sin.
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When the leaders of Babylon sent ambassadors to ask him about the miraculous sign that had happened in the land, God left him. God did this to test him, to find out everything that was in Hezekiah's heart.
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That night Jehovah appeared to him in a dream and asked him: What do you want me to give you?
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Jehovah tests (examines) righteous and wicked people alike. He hates wicked people and the ones who love violence.
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Let the evil of the wicked come to an end. Establish the righteous, you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God.
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spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By leading men in a difficult way
Remember the forty years Jehovah your God led you in the wilderness. He did this in order to humble you and test you. He wanted to know what was in your heart. Whether you would obey his commandments.
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do not listen to them. Jehovah your God is allowing them to test you. He will then know that you love Jehovah with all your heart.
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spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By demanding great sacrifices
Moses responded: Do not be afraid. God has only come to test you and to inspire you to obey him, so that you will not sin.
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God tested Abraham. He said to him: Abraham! Abraham replied: Here I am.
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spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By proposing hard tasks
When he heard the news he stayed where he was for two days.
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Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming to him. He asked Philip: Where will we buy enough bread to feed them? He said this to test him for he knew what he would do.
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting men to suffer when in the pathway of duty (paul and silas)
After they were severely beaten, they threw them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safe. Receiving this command he threw them into the inner prison, and fastened their feet in the stocks.
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » By permitting temptation
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials. Know that the testing of your faith produces patience (endurance).