Want to Take a Test?
Most people hate tests. They fear that the test will reveal their incompetence. They also don’t like that they have to put in time and discipline to study for the test.
God seems to love giving tests to his children. He tested Abraham, David, Paul, and even Jesus Christ.
Psalms 11:4-5 says God’s “eyelids test the sons of men. The LORD tests the righteous”
But why? Why does God “torture” us with tests?
In his book The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren give us the best answer I’ve read: “God continually tests people’s character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty…character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test.”
God tests us every day in small and big ways for our good. He gives us opportunities to grow in our character and love for Him and others.
Don’t fear the test – embrace it, for “the Lord test the righteous”, and you are His beloved righteous child.
God seems to love giving tests to his children. He tested Abraham, David, Paul, and even Jesus Christ.
Psalms 11:4-5 says God’s “eyelids test the sons of men. The LORD tests the righteous”
But why? Why does God “torture” us with tests?
In his book The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren give us the best answer I’ve read: “God continually tests people’s character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty…character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test.”
God tests us every day in small and big ways for our good. He gives us opportunities to grow in our character and love for Him and others.
Don’t fear the test – embrace it, for “the Lord test the righteous”, and you are His beloved righteous child.
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