![]() ![]() And the Peter passage states that our faith, which is priceless, will be proved genuine and result in praise to God. The James passage clearly states that the testing of our faith produces perseverance. ‘Consider it pure joy…’ ‘In this you greatly rejoice…’ Why? Because trials make us stronger. In both of these passages, we see the instruction of what we should do. Though you have not seen him, you love him and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter 1:6-9). These have come so that your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. Peter also tackles this subject of joy through trials. And when trials and tough times come upon them or continue, they begin to question, “why?” Wondering how they could possibly endure horrible circumstances and consider it joy. Many Christians think once they’ve made that decision for Christ that everything will fall into place and life will be that proverbial bowl of cherries. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” This is the very first thing James writes in his letter after his salutation. ![]() James 1:2-4 says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. ![]()
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