Examples of fiery afflictions for which blessings entail include: blessing for they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, those which men revile and persecute, and situations in which people say all manner of evil against you falsely for the sake of Jesus Christ, and those which shall be hated by all men for His Name. The specific blessings attached for those who endure these trials include “the possession of “the kingdom of heaven”, salvation, and a “great reward in heaven”. (Matthew 5:10-12)
Generally, however, by being tried and enduring patiently, you do seek for honour, praise, glory and immortality and eternal life at the appearing of Jesus Christ. You shall, receive the crown of life, which God has promised those that love him (Romans 2:7; Peter 1:7; James 1:12). Therefore “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” and endeavour to “rejoice, and be exceeding glad” James 1:3; Matthew 5:12)
5. THE SPIRIT OF FAITH AND FIERY TRIALS
