Why Do We Need to Experience Hardship and Refinement?

By Xiang Yang One day, I read a fable. There was once a farmer who hoped that his wheat would not be affected by any terrible weather while it was growing, but would grow tall and strong in light winds and sunshine. But when his wish was realized and the ti...

Bible Verses–Ezekiel 38:9-12

You shall ascend and come like a storm, you shall be like a cloud to cover the land, you, and all your bands, and many people with you. Thus said the Lord GOD; It shall also come to pass, that at the same time shall things come into your mind, and you shall th...

Bible Verse–Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Bible Verse–Psalm 24:1

The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

Bible Verse–Psalms 86:15

But you, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

Bible Verse–James 1:26

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.