Afflictions Made Beneficial in Exercising Our Patience
Source: TTT
Psalm 40:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
James 1:3
because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
1 Peter 2:20
How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.