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Temptation or Testing? The Difference

What is a test? In Exodus, the Israelites was tested by God many times, but they also failed the test many times causing their delay to the promised land. I look back to  Exodus and think if the Israelites would have listened to God or remembered what they were being taught or not complained against Him… the ending might have turned out differently for them. Every time they failed the test, they had consequences to face. Like on an actual paper test, wrong answers don't get a good grade, but right answers get you the grade you were probably hoping for. When God tests us, it is like making a choice. His way or the wrong way… So, to sum up, the meaning of a test, The chance to do things your way or show obedience to his word. Why does God test us? Before I start this section, I would like to note that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him. Now, as humans, we see the chance to do things our way or show obedience to His word as a test, but it’s just

We Are Called To Be Holy

If someone told that you were meant for a certain career that you have no interest in, you most likely will ignore that person and their opinions and do things your way. For example, you want to be a lawyer, but a specific someone has always told you that you were meant to be a doctor. So, you go about your life, being the lawyer that you are, the lawyer you have always wanted to be, but you come to realize that your job doesn’t satisfy you. You don’t really like what you do, and you never have. You notice that you don't have that "lawyer passion".  Allow me to rephrase the scenario... Now, what if I told you that someone who is faithful, just, merciful, and good has called you to be someone from the very beginning. But instead of listening to this someone, you choose to go another route. A route that leads to misery and despair. But since you enjoy what you think is freedom, you don't give this some the time of day. So, while you are living your life the way you want