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–Proverbs 18:1

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

Bible Verse–1 John 4:7

1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loves is born of God, and knows God.

Bible Verse–Matthew 5:22

But I say to you, That whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whoever shall say, You fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Bible Verse–John 10:4

John 10:4 4And when he puts forth his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

Psalm 119:28

My soul melts for heaviness: strengthen you me according to your word.