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NASB | 1 Peter 1:7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 1:7 so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. |
Subject: The Purpose of Testing! |
Bible Note: A Study of 1 Peter 1:7………………………………….. Usually, I read the NIV. However, the NASB does a much better job translating this verse than does the NIV! Here is my translation of this verse: "that the testing of your faith - (which is) more precious than a piece of gold (that) is perishing, even though it has been refined through (the) fire - may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revealing of Jesus Christ." The important part of this verse, which many translations seem to obscure, is that ‘faith’ is not the subject of the clause. It is "the testing" of our faith which is the subject of this clause. This is important because Peter is providing yet another reason why we can rejoice (v. 6) in our suffering. We can rejoice in our suffering because "the testing" of our faith will result in more praise, more glory, and more honor for Christ. So, it is "the testing" which is more precious than gold. It is "the testing" which will result in praise, glory, and honor for Christ. Further, "the testing" is more lasting. Even refined gold perishes! But, refined faith never does! James also uses the word "testing" in his letter. He says, "3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." (James 1:3-4). Thus, "testing" produces mature and lasting faith. Over the years, I have been involved in weight lifting. There is a famous saying among weight lifters, "No pain, no gain!" It is true! When you "stress" your muscles, they send out a demand for more oxygen. The increase in oxygen increases the mass of your muscles, which also increases their ability to lift. Thus, the pain (to a degree) results in gain. This seems to be what Peter is saying about the testing of our faith. Through the pain, we gain and so do others. We gain perseverance and endurance. We gain in spiritual confidence. Christ gains in praise and glory through our example. So, suffering has a purpose! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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