Why Did God Temper Moses in the Wilderness for 40 Years?

God says, “And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried” (Zechariah 13:9). This verse reminded me of the story of Moses. Before leading the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses, af...

Bible Verse–Colossians 3:8

But now you also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Bible Verses–Luke 17:24-25

For as the lightning, that lightens out of the one part under heaven, shines to the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.

Bible Verse–Hebrews 12:11

Now no chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them which are exercised thereby.

Bible Verse–Psalm 16:11

You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for ever more.

Bible Verse–Revelation 20:10

And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

Bible Verse–James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love him.