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–Titus 2:2

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

Bible Verse–Isaiah 41:10-13

Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Behold, all they that were incensed against you shall be ashamed and confounded: t...

Bible Verse–1 Peter 1:19

1 Peter 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

Bible Verse–John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Believe you this?

Bible Verse–Proverbs 19:1

Proverbs 19:1 Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Bible Verse–Luke 12:40

Be you therefore ready also: for the Son of man comes at an hour when you think not.