James 1:12
12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Under trial. We sometimes view this as only persecution and such, but it also holds true for times of tempting. How God chooses to use us is tied to how we respond to times of trial and temptation. Our character is built during these times. Who we are is established. Our masters for life are chosen during these times. When faced with difficulty, do we turn to our King, or to some other device. Christ uses those who turn to Him because they have a tendency to listen better. Let us all remember this during our next time of trial.
Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®,
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