“He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver” (Mal. 3:3).
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:7).
God puts His children to the test, but never tempts them to do evil (James 1:13).
God has a positive purpose in trials (James 1:34).
God has an answer for trials (James 1:5).
God reveals worthwhile values and worthless values through trials (James 1:911).
God rewards those who endure trials (James 1:12).
Satan tempts for evil purposes that we might sin and fall, but God proves His children for benevolent ends that we might stand (Heb. 12:10).
If there is a secret spirit of rebellion against the trials that are sent for our good, they may become temptations to our harm (James 1:1314).
God is the Giver, not primarily of trials, but of blessings (James 1:1617).
God’s purpose in trials is that the Lord Jesus Christ would have the praise, honor and glory at His appearing (1 Peter l:7).
N. Berry (adapted)