Dictionary of Bible Themes God seeks proof of genuine love, faith and growth in the lives of his people. To this end, he tests them in various ways. However, when people test him, it is often a symptom of lack of trust. Zechariah 13:8-9Reasons for God's testing of Israel See also To refine them Psalms 66:10-12Proverbs 17:3 Isaiah 48:10 Jeremiah 6:27-30; 9:7 Exodus 16:4 See also To prove their obedience Exodus 15:25-26Deuteronomy 8:2-5,15-16 Judges 2:22; 3:1-4 1 Chronicles 29:17 Deuteronomy 13:1-3 To prove their love for him 1 Peter 1:6-7God tests individuals See also Genesis 22:1-18Job 23:10 Abraham 2 Chronicles 32:31Job John 6:5-6Hezekiah James 1:2-3,12Philip Psalms 78:18-22Those who test God are usually motivated by lack of trust See also Exodus 17:1-7Numbers 14:22-23 Deuteronomy 6:16 Psalms 78:40-44,56-57; 106:13-15 1 Corinthians 10:9 Hebrews 3:7-11 Psalms 95:7-11 Malachi 3:10 God may invite certain people to test him See also Isaiah 7:10-142 Corinthians 13:5 God's people are to seek proof through testing in certain areas See also Believers are to test themselves Galatians 6:41 Thessalonians 5:21 See also Believers are to test what they hear 1 Corinthians 14:291 John 4:1-3 See also 4351 refining5560 suffering 5594 tribute 6020 sin 7416 purification 7774 prophets, false 8020 faith 8453 obedience 8477 self-examination 8794 persecution 8832 testing |
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