1Pe 1:7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
Gold is separated from all alloy and heterogeneous mixtures by enduring the action of the fire. It is proved to be pure gold If it does not loose anything of it’s nature, weight, colour or any other property.
Our faith, which is more precious than gold, is ” refined” or ” purified” by trials. Faith without trials is likely to remain dwarfish. Faith never prospers so well as when all things are against her. Tempests are her trainers and lightnings are her illuminators.
Because of our hope of eternal life, we are able to rejoice in these brief trials. These trials are not for our harm but for our good. If our faith remains firm, we will remain firm.
Additional readings:
Mat 5:11-12
Ro 5:3-4
Ja 1: 2-4
🙏🏽Blessed day🙏🏽