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And first, let them be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them be appointed 1 TIMOTHY 3:10 (CJB) Continuing on the meditation we began a week ago, we will continue exploring tests and trials that we may face as children of God and how to overcome them. God has made and is making…

God does not choose people based on any qualification. He is more concerned with how the individual responds to trials. Psalm 12:6 says The words of the LORD are pure words, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times. The number seven used here simply implies that the Word of God…

And first, let them be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them be appointed 1 TIMOTHY 3:10 (CJB) Yesterday, we examined some of the tests the Patriarch, Joseph, went through which are common tests for believers: the time and the forgiveness test. We will continue exploring some…

God takes pleasure in refining each Son He receives that they will be partakers of His divine nature. All Manufactures include rigorous testings in the production cycle of any product that will have their brand name on it, to avoid casualties. In a similar way, testing is a part of the process that…

All who will partake of the Lord’s righteousness and rule as Kings and Priests with Christ will also be tested, just like Christ was tested. Previously, we mentioned that testing is part of the process by which God matures His sons. Isaiah 48:10 says (AMP) “Indeed, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested and chosen you in the furnace of affliction”. It is…

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 1 Timothy 3:10 KJV Testing is part of the biblical pattern for our development and preparation. All the patriarchs of old and all who were of note in the Kingdom had to undergo some sort of testing before they received honour or were exalted to a place of leadership. While…