Patiently Endure Testing

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy but works in his own time. Resist impatience, stand firm in your conviction and remain confident as you wait. Faith that endures earns the crown. Remember God’s promise: he will not burden you with more than you can bear. Under God’s plan, all things, even your sorrow, trials and persecutions, work together for your blessing. Patiently endure testing.

Be alert. Continue strong in the faith. Have courage, and be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13

So we do not give up. Our physical body is becoming older and weaker, but our spirit inside us is made new every day. We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Only one thing concerns me: Be sure that you live in a way that brings honor to the Good News of Christ. Then whether I come and visit you or am away from you, I will hear that you are standing strong with one purpose, that you work together as one for the faith of the Good News, and that you are not afraid of those who are against you. All of this is proof that your enemies will be destroyed but that you will be saved by God. Philippians 1:27-28

So do not lose the courage you had in the past, which has a great reward. You must hold on, so you can do what God wants and receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36

When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him. James 1:12

Brothers and sisters, follow the example of the prophets who spoke for the Lord. They suffered many hard things, but they were patient. We say they are happy because they did not give up. You have heard about Job’s patience, and you know the Lord’s purpose for him in the end. You know the Lord is full of mercy and is kind. James 5:10-11

Control yourselves and be careful! The devil, your enemy, goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to eat. Refuse to give in to him, by standing strong in your faith. You know that your Christian family all over the world is having the same kinds of suffering.  1 Peter 5:8-9

God will strengthen you with his own great power so that you will not give up when troubles come, but you will be patient.  Colossians 1:11

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