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–Matthew 28:5-7

And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear not you: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from t...

Bible Verse–Hebrews 12:9

Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?

Bible Verse–Matthew 5:37

Matthew 5:37 But let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no: for whatever is more than these comes of evil.

Bible Verse–Malachi 4:2

But to you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and you shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

Bible Verse–Hebrews 12:7

If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chastens not?If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chastens not?