Be Convinced That You Have the Truth

Jesus said that some would accept the truth "with joy," but their faith would wither when tested. (Read Matthew 13:3-6, 20, 21.)  Perhaps they did not realize that following Jesus would involve challenges and hardship. (Matthew 16:24) Or maybe they thought just being a Christian meant living a trouble-free life-one with only blessings, no challenges. But in this imperfect world, there will be challenges. Circumstances can change, causing our joy to diminish for a time. - PSALM 6:6; ECCLESIASTES 9:11.

The vast majority of our brothers and sisters prove that they are convinced that they have the truth. How? Their conviction does not waver even if a fellow believer hurts them or gets them involved in unclean conduct. (Psalm 119:165)  With each test, their faith grows stronger, not weaker. (James  1:2-4)  How can you build that type of faith?

Next time: Be Convinced That You Have the Truth -  GAIN "THE ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD"

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