“The method the Lord has ordained for the perfecting of His people is trials and afflictions.  Much purging is essential to remove the dross and impurities from the vessels He has chosen.. This is a Biblical absolute that the believer must keep close to his heart.  God has chosen affliction, many afflictions for the redeemed in this life.  These trials and sufferings will never give new life in Christ, but, because we have new life in Christ, we shall likewise have afflictions many.”  (Author Unknown)