The Greek word in this verse for “trial” means to crush, press, compress, or squeeze. It encompasses also the idea of tribulation, troubles, and affliction…both together, conveying the picture of something being crushed under a great weight with grievous physical, mental, and /or Spiritual anguish and suffering. This is where the word perseverance comes in…or as Revelation 2:10 tells us, to those who persevere through trials & tribulations, they will receive the crown of life. So with every trial, frustration, and problem we can be either bitter or allow it to make us better…with every hassle, misery, and hardship we can decide to allow it to break us or make us more like Him…for ultimately, the choice is ours to be a victim or a victor.
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