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While undergoing trials, it’s normal for people to be weak, or to have negativity within them, or to lack clarity on God’s intentions or lack clarity on the path of practice. But overall, you must have faith in God’s work, and, like Job, not deny God. Although Job was weak and cursed the day of his own birth, he did not deny that all things that people possess after they’re born are bestowed by Jehovah, and that Jehovah is also the One to take them away. No matter what trials he was put through, he maintained this belief.

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Within people’s experiences, no matter what refinement they undergo from God’s words, what God wants, all in all, is their faith and God-loving hearts. What He perfects by working in this way is people’s faith, love, and resolve. God does the work of perfection on people, and they cannot see it, cannot touch it; under such circumstances, faith is required. When something cannot be seen by the naked eye, faith is required. When you cannot let go of your own notions, faith is required. When you don’t have clarity about God’s work, what’s required is for you to have faith and to take a solid stance and to stand firm in your witness. When Job reached this point, God appeared and spoke to him. That is, it’s only when you have faith that you can see God. When you have faith, God will perfect you.

from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Those Who Are to Be Made Perfect Must Undergo Refinement