Bible Verse–Acts 5:29

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Bible Verse–Ephesians 6:4

Ephesians 6:4 And, you fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Bible Verse–Proverbs 18:1

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom.

Bible Verse–Revelation 1:9

Revelation 1:9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Bible Verse–Psalm 103:13

Psalm 103:13 Like as a father pities his children, so the LORD pities them that fear him.

Sufferings and Trials Are Necessary for Our Life’s Growth

I heard a story: A group of colorful and beautiful pencils are about to leave the factory. Then they will go to different places to work and welcome their new life. First, they will suffer being sharpened by knives, because only through that can they begin to...