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God Tests Us?

Published: January 19, 2024 · Reviewed: April 17, 2024

Yes. But the test is always open-book. We can always pass the test with the help of the God's instruction manual --- the Bible.

1 THESSALONIANS 2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

God tests you not in order to hurt you but to make you experience success. He believes you will succeed in every challenge and walks in faith. He is like a parent who urges their child with the confidence and expectation that they will succeed, "Go out there and show them what you are capable to do".

To assure the subject given has been mastered, tests are processed in all schooling.

Testing is essential and even meaningful for one who is tested. Although you may feel that you are prepared to graduate, testing helps you to face reality.

Testing helps you understand how you are performing. If things aren't going well for you, turn to God and pray for His assistance. Spend more time praying and reading the Bible.

Keep in mind that God's tests are distinct from the devil's temptations. God tests to see whether you will follow His Word.

You will never be tempted by God to sin! He never puts you to the test with evil. The fact that God simply allows you to defeat evil by following His Word is more than enough to get you through.

PSALM 105:19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.

You should always be faithful, fighting with the evil. Though not always immediately, God's Word is always effective. The test runs from the moment you decide to stand on God's Word until the solution appears.

Keep in mind that God is on your side and is for you. He helps you by sending His Word, His Holy Spirit, His ministers, and His angels.

SAY THIS: By following His Word, I can pass God's tests.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, We thank You for Your Word, our guide in times of testing. We pray for strength and wisdom to stand firm in Your truth. Help us to discern Your tests from the devil's temptations, and to always choose Your path. We trust in Your promise that You are with us, supporting us with Your Word, Your Holy Spirit, Your ministers, and Your angels. We believe that by following Your Word, we can pass any test. May we always strive to please You, not men, and to remain faithful in our fight against evil. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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