But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. (James 1:4 NKJV)
Christians and trials are peas and carrots. Difficulties and hardships are inevitable part of Christian life. It will determine your patience, endurance, faith, and trust. Trials are your best chances to prove to God and yourself that you are a faithful servant of Christ. Being human, we may ask ourselves, “Why is it happening to me? Why does it have to be me?” But by using a correct point of view, we gain better perspective in life from these trials, to become more fortitude and refined Christians. You are the person you are today because you were developed by the trials you endured. Every trials and challenges we met in life are the route carefully designed by God to help us reach the perfect and complete status of a matured Christian. To attain these characteristics, the best and most excellent way is God’s words. It is likened to a manual provided with any equipment, machine, or gadget. You have to read and follow it to make it work and run in a useful and beneficial manner. God’s Words is the whole and perfect manual of Christian life. All of them are useful for: (1) teaching the truth, (2) rebuking error; (3) correcting faults; and, (4) giving instruction for right living. Step 1: They will tell and teach you what is RIGHT. Step 2: They will point out to you what is WRONG. Step 3: They will lead you how TO MAKE OUR MISTAKES BE RIGHT. Step 4: They will guide you how TO STAY UPRIGHT. Follow these steps wisely and patiently, and see how good and effective the end result in your entire life will be
