Will You Stand the Test?

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Suffering is appointed by God. How will you respond? Will you stand the test?

“God does not always smite his own people to punish sin and shew his anger ; but these sufferings are often appointed for the trial of their Christian virtues and graces , for the exercise of their humility and their patience , for the proof of their stedfastness in religion , for the honour of the grace of God in them , and for the increase of their own future weight « Blessed is the man that endures temptation, for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord hath promised to them that love him . " James i . 12 . " The devil shall cast some of you into prison , that you may be tried , and yo shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful urto death, and I will give thee a crown of life . ” Isaac Watts ~ The World to Come