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A jeweler gives as one of the surest tests for diamonds the `water test'. He says: 'An imitation diamond is never as brilliant as a genuine stone.

If your eye is not experienced enough to detect the difference, a simple test is to place the stone under water. The imitation diamond is practically extinguished. A genuine diamond sparkles under water & is distinctly visible. If you place a genuine stone beside an imitation under water, the contrast will be apparent to the least experienced eye.'

Many seem confident of their faith so long as they have no trials; but when the waters of sorrow & affliction overflow them, their faith loses its brilliancy. It is under these circumstances that the true children of God shine as genuine jewels.

- (moreillustrations.com)

Js 1:2-4 (GNT): “ My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way, for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure. Make sure that your endurance carries you all the way without failing, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”

“The man who has an easy way through life, will be spiritually weak, flabby and impoverished. He won't be able to do all that God wants him to do. But the one who has gone through trials and testing successfully, will be strong and capable of doing all the will of God.” -  Zac Poonen.