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James 1:12
Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
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Genesis 22:1
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him,“ Abraham!”“ Here I am,” he answered.
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Psalms 5:4-5
For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil cannot dwell with you.The boastful cannot stand in your sight; you hate all evildoers.
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Proverbs 6:16-19
The LORD hates six things; in fact, seven are detestable to him:arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil,a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.
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Psalms 139:1
LORD, you have searched me and known me.
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Zechariah 13:9
I will put this third through the fire; I will refine them as silver is refined and test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say,‘ They are my people,’ and they will say,‘ The LORD is our God.’”
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Psalms 7:9
Let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous. The one who examines the thoughts and emotions is a righteous God.
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Psalms 139:23-24
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.
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Zechariah 11:8
In one month I got rid of three shepherds. I became impatient with them, and they also detested me.
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Psalms 26:2
Test me, LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.
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Psalms 17:3
You have tested my heart; you have examined me at night. You have tried me and found nothing evil; I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
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Jeremiah 12:8
My inheritance has behaved toward me like a lion in the forest. She has roared against me. Therefore, I hate her.
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1 Peter 4 12
Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you, as if something unusual were happening to you.
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Psalms 21:8
Your hand will capture all your enemies; your right hand will seize those who hate you.
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Psalms 10:3
For the wicked one boasts about his own cravings; the one who is greedy curses and despises the LORD.
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Malachi 3:3
He will be like a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.
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1 Peter 1 7
so that the proven character of your faith— more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire— may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.