PERSEVERANCE THROUGH TESTING & TRIALS (3)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

1. Perseverance

a) The 1828 edition of Webster’s American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines perseverance as: Persistence in any thing undertaken; continued pursuit or prosecution of any business or enterprise begun; applied alike to good or evil. 

b)Perseverance keeps honor bright. Patience and perseverance overcome the greatest difficulties.

c) In theology, continuance in a state of grace to a state of glory; sometimes called final perseverance.

d) Although the word perseverance is in the Bible, it usually uses various other words and analogies to explain the concept of perseverance. Some synonyms for perseverance are: diligence, endurance, persistence, steadfastness, waiting and sometimes even patience.  

2. Perseverance Through Testing And Trials

James 1:2-4 
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials 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.

James 1:12 
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 


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