“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”
James 1:12.
Here is a promise for those of us under trial. If we persevere we will receive the crown of life.
These tests can be anything depending on where you are in the world. In parts of the world the test will undoubtedly be persecution. Potential physical injury jail time or even death.
In the west the trial may be something as simple as refraining from strong drink, pornography, watching the wrong things in the media or even judging others.
All these things are tests and the promise is there. Should we withstand them we will receive a crown of life.
Think about it.
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