TSK · James 1:12

So realize that the LORD your God is the true God, the faithful God who keeps covenant faithfully with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,

You must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer, for the LORD your God will be testing you to see if you love him with all your mind and being.

“Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.

How blessed is the one whom you instruct, O LORD, the one whom you teach from your law,

It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.

My child, do not despise discipline from the LORD, and do not loathe his rebuke.

Since ancient times no one has heard or perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who intervenes for those who wait for him.

Who can endure the day of his coming? Who can keep standing when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.

Jesus said to them,“I tell you the truth: In the age when all things are renewed, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

“You are the ones who have remained with me in my trials.

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

But if someone loves God, he is known by God.

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day– and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.

But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.

And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons?“My son, do not scorn the Lord’s discipline or give up when he corrects you.

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.

And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.

I will grant the one who conquers permission to sit with me on my throne, just as I too conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.