Pass the Test

Jeremiah 9:7
Therefore this is what the LORD Almighty says: “See, I will refine and test them, for what else can I do because of the sin of my people? 

Throughout history, we read about the Israelites struggling to fear and honor God. How does a nation fall into temptation and sin when they have seen the power of God? Because we are born into sin and are naturally selfish. In this verse, God said he would test His people. He wanted to see if they would turn back to Him and repent of their sins.

When we read these stories of the prophets, one thing is clear, God doesn't put up with sin. He gets angry when people refuse to repent of their sins and choose their way instead of God's way. God will test us just like He tested the Israelites when He sees us struggling to follow Him. God is constantly looking for people that will humble themselves and live for Him. God cares more about our repentance than He does anything else. 


When we mess up, we should realize when we have sinned and quickly admit what we did was wrong against God. Fortunately, God will forgive us when we come before Him with a sincere and contrite heart. We won't ever be perfect. Only Jesus lived a perfect life, but we can go to Him at any moment and make things right with Him. When we recognize times of testing, God wants us to pass the test. In the book of James it says that God wants to mature us in the faith and help us become more complete. When we face times of testing, ask God how you can pass the test.