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 8:12

John 8:12 12Then spoke Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Bible Verse–Acts 5:29

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

Bible Verse–Romans 14:12

Romans 14:12 12So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Bible Verse–Proverbs 15:13

Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Bible Verses–Proverbs 1:5-7

Proverbs 1:5-7 5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain to wise counsels: 6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 7The fear of the LORD is the begin...