The character of Christ is developed in your life through trials and temptations

[shortlady]

The character of Christ is developed in your life through trials and temptations


The character of Christ is developed in your life through trials, temptations, and the test of time. Romans 8:28-29 tells us that we must know that God is working in every circumstance to make us more like Christ. With this mindset, you can be transformed by troubles. When hard times begin to get you down, remember that your problems are temporary, but the character you develop will last forever. Rejoice and give thanks in the midst of your troubles, for you know God is in control. Refuse to despair or give up. Go the distance. Stay on course. Even temptation is an opportunity for growth. In reality, every temptation is a chance to glorify God by choosing what is right.


Godly character is developed as we resist the temptation to do what is wrong, and choose instead to walk in obedience to God and His Word. When facing temptation we must: Recognize the strategies that Satan uses against us. Request God's help to overcome our problems. Refocus our attention on the Truth of God's Word. Reveal our struggles to a trustworthy friend. And realize that we are weak, but He is strong. Finally, according to Phil. 1:6, we know that God has promised to complete the work of transformation He has begun in our lives. Christlikeness is your eventual destination, but your journey will last a lifetime. Throughout the test of time learn to: Believe the promises of God; Be diligent to record His work in your life; Be patient with yourself and your seemingly slow progress; and Beware of the pit of despair. Through it all we can agree with Paul who said that these are just short, light troubles when compared to the weight of eternal glory they are achieving for us as we become like Christ. God be with you all...

 

[Sleepy]

Christ - teacher preacher ...perfection

 

[WingedGrace]

love it and needed it, thank you!

 

[divineclue]

The character of Christ is developed in your life through trials and temptations


The character of Christ is developed in your life through trials, temptations, and the test of time. Romans 8:28-29 tells us that we must know that God is working in every circumstance to make us more like Christ. With this mindset, you can be transformed by troubles. When hard times begin to get you down, remember that your problems are temporary, but the character you develop will last forever. Rejoice and give thanks in the midst of your troubles, for you know God is in control. Refuse to despair or give up. Go the distance. Stay on course. Even temptation is an opportunity for growth. In reality, every temptation is a chance to glorify God by choosing what is right.


Godly character is developed as we resist the temptation to do what is wrong, and choose instead to walk in obedience to God and His Word. When facing temptation we must: Recognize the strategies that Satan uses against us. Request God's help to overcome our problems. Refocus our attention on the Truth of God's Word. Reveal our struggles to a trustworthy friend. And realize that we are weak, but He is strong. Finally, according to Phil. 1:6, we know that God has promised to complete the work of transformation He has begun in our lives. Christlikeness is your eventual destination, but your journey will last a lifetime. Throughout the test of time learn to: Believe the promises of God; Be diligent to record His work in your life; Be patient with yourself and your seemingly slow progress; and Beware of the pit of despair. Through it all we can agree with Paul who said that these are just short, light troubles when compared to the weight of eternal glory they are achieving for us as we become like Christ. God be with you all...

Amen shortlady,

With trials we develop character and the fruits of the Holy Spirit:
Galatians 5: 22,23 - the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Faith says, “I have committed my soul to the LORD God in His matchless grace in Jesus Christ. Since He has saved me by His grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, He is quite capable as my sovereign God to take care of this frightful matter at hand. This personal ordeal I am presently facing is small in comparison to what God has done to save my soul. I can trust this to Him and rest.”

James 1:2-4 - Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and praying you have a blessed New Year.
~divineclue

 

[Ann]

shortlady you explained it perfectly.

To everyone reading this post:
Take to heart these words because if you do you will not despair in times of trial because you will know the rewards are greater than anything that can go wrong in life.