Dross of Sin
There was a time in my life when I went through intense
trials such as I had never faced before. I became rude and
harsh with those closest to me. My family and friends began
to avoid me.
I cried out to the Lord, "Where is all this anger coming
from? It wasn't here before!" The Lord responded, "Son, it
is when they liquefy gold in fire that the impurities show
up." He then asked a question that changed my life. "Can you
see the impurities in gold before it is put in the fire?"
"No," I answered.
"But that doesn't mean they were not there," He said. "When
the fire of trials hit you, these impurities surfaced.
Though hidden to you, they were always visible to Me. So now
you have a choice that will determine your future. You can
remain angry, blaming your wife, friends, pastor, and the
people you work with, or you can see this dross of sin for
what it is and repent, receive forgiveness, and I will take
My ladle and remove these impurities from your life."
Bevere, John. The Bait of Satan. Lake Mary, Florida,
Charisma House, 1997, p. 6
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