Understanding and Overcoming Trials and Afflictions

Understanding Trials

Our trials "began" or are present in our lives because Christ commanded us to be perfect.

• Matthew 5:48 (note the Joseph Smith Translation in the footnote)

It is through our trials that we are made perfect.

• Hebrews 11:40
• Mosiah 23:21-22

Trials are a manifestation of God's love for us because it shows that He wants us to become perfect.

• Romans 5:3-5
• Proverbs 3:11-12

Trials Are For Your Good

• D&C 98:1-3
• D&C 122:7

Trials may be in our lives so we can show forth a good example to others.

• Alma 17:11

How To Endure Through A Trial

Have a cheerful attitude and give thanks continually.

• D&C 123:17
• Mosiah 24:15
• D&C 98:1
• 1 Nephi 18:16

Patience

Patience is an important part of enduring a trial and becoming perfect.

• D&C 54:10
• Alma 26:27

Finding Help In Your Afflictions

The Holy Ghost and our friends are two sources of help when we are burdened with a trial or five.

• Romans 8:26-27 (24-28)
• D&C 121:7-9

Important Notes

It is only through God and His love that we become true conquerors over our afflictions. His love overcomes all and through Him we receive strength.

• Romans 8:35, 37-39
• Philippians 4:13

God may not remove a trial from our life but He can ease our burden and give us strength to overcome it if we seek Him diligently.

• Mosiah 24:10-16

God will not give us something more than we can bear. All trials are conquerable!

• 1 Corinthians 10:13

Final Touch

Ultimately we need to have faith and trust in God.

• Alma 36:3
• Proverbs 3:5-6