“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”
‭‭James‬ ‭1:12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

This opening phrase seems like a contradiction. Blessing and trials seem to cancel each other out, at best. But that’s because we haven’t yet experienced the full blessing.

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