The apostle Peter called attention to positive aspects of having one’s faith tested: “You have been grieved by various trials, in order that the tested quality of your faith, of much greater value than gold that perishes despite its being proved by fire, may be found a cause for praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ”
اضافة الى ذلك ،‏ يواجه المسيحيون الحقيقيون المصاعب التي تصيب البشر عموما ،‏ كالامراض وخيبات الامل والمظالم .‏