1Pe 1:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : The reason for these trials is to test their faith. Just as gold is tested and purified by fire, faith is made stronger by suffering. Faith is even more valuable than gold, because faith lasts forever, while gold will perish. When Jesus Christ returns, the faith of believers will result in praise, honor, and glory from God. Trials are not to destroy believers, but to show the strength and value of their faith (1 Peter 1:7; Luke 22:32 ; Romans 2:10 ).

‏ 1 Peter 1:7

v. 7: The reason for these trials is to test their faith. Just as gold is tested and purified by fire, faith is made stronger by suffering. Faith is even more valuable than gold, because faith lasts forever, while gold will perish. When Jesus Christ returns, the faith of believers will result in praise, honor, and glory from God. Trials are not to destroy believers, but to show the strength and value of their faith (1 Peter 1:7; Luke 22:32 ^a; Romans 2:10 ^b).