Growing Your Authentic Faith Through Times of Testing

Life's trials reveal where we turn--either deeper into ourselves or closer to Christ. God allows difficulties to come in order to develop and mature our faith. Those who understand that God has a purpose in times of testing can rejoice, knowing that God has given us an opportunity for our faith to grow and mature. Perseverance in faith proves the vitality of your faith. You’re responsible for your choice either to resist temptation or give in to temptation. God doesn’t do the tempting; we are led astray by our own desires. The Christian life is a life of practical faith. Authentic Christianity is not just talked about, it’s lived--every day, every moment of every day.