Daniel Whedon 7. That the trial It is a part of God’s plan that the faith of his people shall be tested and proved. So Abraham was tried, (Hebrews 11:17,) and Jesus himself underwent the terrible ordeal. The troubles and afflictions incident to all earthly conditions fall under this head, as do also the allurements of the world, and whatever would draw us from Christ. As gold, which is destroyed in the using, is so precious in the eyes of men that they nevertheless prove and purify it with fire, so... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 1:7
7. That the trial It is a part of God’s plan that the faith of his people shall be tested and proved. So Abraham was tried, (Hebrews 11:17,) and Jesus himself underwent the terrible ordeal. The troubles and afflictions incident to all earthly conditions fall under this head, as do also the allurements of the world, and whatever would draw us from Christ. As gold, which is destroyed in the using, is so precious in the eyes of men that they nevertheless prove and purify it with fire, so... read more