The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him.
Proverbs 27:21 NASB1995
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The crucible is a container used to liquify silver at a very high temperature. The same concept liquifies gold in a furnace. Our being tested is similiar, in that, in the heat of the moment the genuineness within us will appear.
God tests us that we may see the true intent of our heart.
You shall remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, that He might humble you, testing you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.
Deuteronomy 8:2 NASB1995
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Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin.”
Exodus 20:20 NASB1995
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How are your test scores?
When we are praised by others, are we humble? Do we thank the one who compliments us? Or do we puff up with pride?
As Proverbs 27:21 says, “each is tested by the praise accorded him.”
Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.
Psalms 26:2 NASB1995
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🌹And I will bring the third part through the fire, Refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, And I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are My people,’ And they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’ ”
Zechariah 13:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/zec.13.9.NASB1995
Continually Seeking Him,
Continually Seeking Him 