Thematic Bible
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journey of israel through the Desert » Continued forty years » To prove and humble them, &c
God » Leader » In difficult places, for testing
divine Leader » In difficult places, for testing
Life » Lessons of » Probation, a
"But the gardener pleaded, "'Leave it, Sir, this year also, till I have dug round it and manured it.
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And he called ten of his servants and gave each of them a pound, instructing them to trade with the money during his absence.
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And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.
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He said this to put Philip to the test, for He Himself knew what He was going to do.
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The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Leading saints
Spiritual » Tests divine methods used for testing believers » By leading men in a difficult way
Temptation » A test
Through faith Abraham, as soon as God put him to the test, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had joyfully welcomed the promises was on the point of sacrificing his only son
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Blessed is he who patiently endures trials; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the victor's crown--even the crown of Life--which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
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Rejoice triumphantly in the prospect of this, even if now, for a short time, you are compelled to sorrow amid various trials. The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
Reckon it nothing but joy, my brethren, whenever you find yourselves hedged in by various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith leads to power of endurance.