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–Matthew 10:22

Matthew 10:22 And you shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.

Bible Verse–Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Bible Verse–Exodus 15:2

The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Bible Verse–Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;

Bible Verse–Proverbs 18:24

A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.