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 Verse–Psalm 37:8

Psalm 37:8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not yourself in any wise to do evil.

Bible Verse– Luke 15:10

Luke 15:10 Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.

Bible Verses–Psalm 34:17-19

The righteous cry, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivers him out of them...

Bible Verses–Psalm 145:18–19

Jehovah is near to all them that call on Him, to all that call on Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear Him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

Bible Verses–Matthe 25:6-10

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go you out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying,...

Bible Verses–Matthew 6:9-10

After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.