Trials That Transforms
By Richard Yeoh
A) Truths that hold is steady
1) There is a purpose: -
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete not lacking in anything.” James 1:2-3
2) Trials are common to all
“No temptation/trial has seized you except what is common to man.” 1 Cor 10:13
3) Trials are bearable
“And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted/tested beyond what you can bear.”
1 Cor. 10:13
4) Trials work out God’s power and provision
“But when you are tempted/tested, He will provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” 1 Cor. 10:13
B) Motives of Trials
1) To bring good out of bad
“And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called to His purpose.” Romans 8:28
2) Testing of our faith
“And without faith, it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to Him must believe He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Heb 11:6
3) Conform to the image of Christ
• “For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His son.” Romans 8:29
• “..who by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” Phil 3:21
The Transformed Man
HUPOMONE : Persevering & Enduring
DOKIME : Matured & complete Christ-like Character
MAGIMAY (Tamil) : Bringing Glory to GOD
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