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Scriptures Referenced

James 1:13-16 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
13 No one, when tempted, should say, “I am being tempted by God”;
for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one.
14 But one is tempted by one’s own desire, being lured and enticed by it;
15 then, when that desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and that sin,
when it is fully grown, gives birth to death.
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved.

1. Trials help our Perseverance

James 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure
testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the
crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good,
for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if WE do not give up

Hebrews 10:35-36
So do not throw away your confidence;
it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere
so that when you have done the will of God,
you will receive what he has promised.

2. Sometimes we suffer because of our own mistakes.

Hosea 4:6 my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.
“Because you have rejected knowledge,

Proverbs 19:2-3 Desire without knowledge is not good–
how much more will hasty feet miss the way!
A person’s own folly leads to their ruin,
yet their heart rages against the LORD.

Galatians 6:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Assume your own responsibility

5 For every person will have to bear [with patience] his own burden
[of faults and shortcomings for which he alone is responsible].
 

3. Humility

God is making you more humble.

2 Corinthians 12:7
even though I have received such
wonderful revelations from God.
So to keep me from becoming proud,
I was given a thorn in my flesh,
a messenger from Satan to torment me
and keep me from becoming proud.

Proverbs 18:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty
and filled with self-importance, But humility comes before honor
 

1 Peter 5:6-8
Humble yourselves, therefore,
under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls
around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.