19 Bible Verses about Tests

Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;

Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance.

The quality of each man's work will become known, for the Day will make it plain; because that Day is to be ushered in with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of every man's work.

Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Dear friends, do not trust every inspiration, but test each inspiration, to see whether it proceeds from God; because many false Prophets have gone out into the world.

Let no one say, when he is tempted, "It is God who is tempting me!" For God, who cannot be tempted to do wrong, does not himself tempt any one.

But, having been found worthy by God to be entrusted with the Good News, therefore we tell it; with a view to please, not men, but God who proves our hearts.

My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing,

They should be tested first, and only appointed to their Office if no objection is raised against them.

But Jesus answered him: "It is said--'Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'"

He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he meant to do.

that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

For we know that trouble develops endurance, and endurance strength of character, and strength of character hope,

Put yourselves to the proof, to see whether you are holding to the Faith. Test yourselves. Surely you recognize this fact about yourselves--that Jesus Christ is in you! Unless indeed you cannot stand the test!

Dear friends, do not be astonished at the fiery trials that you are passing through, to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Why, then, do you now provoke God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our ancestors nor we were able to bear?

Just then a Student of the Law came forward to test Jesus further. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do if I am to 'gain Immortal Life'?"

I am not laying a command upon you, but I am making use of the earnestness shown by others to test the genuineness of your affection.

Let every one test his own work, and then his cause for satisfaction will be in himself and not in a comparison of himself with his neighbor;