Scripture tells everyone that God subjects the followers of Christ to trials and tests, so as to check faithfulness, and it is natural that no one enjoys this process.  Nobody likes being checked and measured, yet it is God’s purpose for mortal life, it is the proving ground of the soul.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. (James 1:2-3)

Greek word: πειρασμός peirasmos (G3986) translates trial meaning test or a proving process.  It can also mean adversity and calamity.

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