“Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation tend days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelation 2:10 NKJV.
Tested, peirazo, Strong’s # 3985. To explore, test, try, assay, examine, prove, attempt, tempt. The word describes the testing of the believer’s loyalty, strength, opinions, disposition, condition, faith, patience, or character. Peirazo determines which way one is going and what one is made of. Tested in a good sense John 6:6; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Heb. 11:17 and in a bad sense Matthew 16:1; 22:18; 1 Corinthians 10:9.
A current example of the latter is found in the cesspool of our highly payed branches of organized government the Kleptocracy.
ropheka
Mar 07, 2016 @ 19:26:31
It is the same with every government
Mannyr
Mar 07, 2016 @ 23:36:37
I agree brother.
Chris
Mar 08, 2016 @ 22:47:24
Love the word studies, Manny. Seems I have the time and energy to blog a bit again. So good to be back in the saddle.
Thanks for the study.
Mannyr
Mar 11, 2016 @ 18:26:15
Yes, i see your are up with great posts.