“God tested Abraham. That is, he sent him afflictions for his benefit, not so that he could find out what sort of man he was, for God knows everything, but so that He give him the means to perfect his faith.” KnowsMenInspirationalGivingMeanChristianReligiousPerfectBenefitsOrthodoxFaith In GodAfflictionTestedGod KnowsAbrahamGod Knows Everything Author:Marcus Eremita
“Every affliction tests our will, showing whether it is inclined to good or evil. That is why an unforeseen affliction is called a test, because it enables a man to test his hidden desires.” MenChristianDesireEvilTestsOrthodoxAfflictionUnforeseen Author:Marcus Eremita
“He who willingly accepts chastening by affliction is not dominated by evil thoughts against his will; whereas he who does not accept affliction is taken prisoner by evil thoughts, even though he resists them.” DoeEvilReligiousAcceptingTakenPrisonerAfflictionEvil Thoughts Author:Marcus Eremita