Correct understanding of doctrine leads us to the ‘purpose of judgment’ (trials, tribulation, persecution & hardship) in our lives. The apostle James wrote, "count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." (James 1:2-4) The trying of faith is a necessary step to perfect our faith. Thus, we should not be surprised when fiery trials come upon us to test us, as if something strange happened. (1 Peter 4:12)