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–John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Gamaliel’s Merits and Shortcomings - Bible Character Study

According to Acts 5: 34-39 in the Bible, “Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; And said to them, You men of Isra...

Bible Verse–Proverbs 13:20

He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

Bible Verse–Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also you are called in one body; and be you thankful.

Bible Verses–John 5:39–40

Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And you will not come to Me, that you might have life.

Bible Verse–1 Corinthians 10:13

1 Corinthians 10:13 There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.