The testing of your faith

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts. 1 

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 2 You have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith – more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire – may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 3 

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trails of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 4 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trail, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 5 

He has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness. 6 Each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 7 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God. 8 

 1 Prov 17.3 2 1Pt 4.12 3 1Pt 1.6-7 4 Jam 1.2-4 5 Jam 1.12 6 Ac 17.31 7 1Cor 3.13 8 1Cor 4.5