Faithful men who endured great trials:Abraham – Hebrews 11:17-19Moses – Hebrews 11:24-26Daniel – Daniel 6:16-23; 1:8Others – Hebrews 11:36-38Trials come through different approachesGenesis 12:1-3; 22:3 – Direct commands from GodJob 1:12; 2:6 – God permitting others to try His childrenHebrews 11:24-26Daniel 6:10, 16-24The value of trialsHebrews 12:6 – They manifest that we are God’s childrenJames 1:3 – Develop patienceRomans 5:3-6Galatians 6:3-4 – They help us prove ourselvesII Corinthians 13:5Things of value have to be tested and tried.The proper attitude toward trials of faith should involve:Knowing how to recognize a trial of faithI Peter 4:15-16; Matthew 5:10-12; Psalms 119:172Never murmuring or complaining when they comeI Peter 1:7; Romans 5:3; II Corinthians 12:10 – They are more precious than gold.II Timothy 3:11-12; Hebrews 12:6-11 – The questionable time is when we do not have them.Realizing that we are not exempted from trials of this life. I Corinthians 3:13Never thinking that some “strange thing” happens to us when trials come. I Peter 4:12Trials should encourage us to greater faith and devotion before God, prayerfully enduring them. Romans 5:3-6
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