2636) There are many times when it’s prudent to test something out. Will that ice hold my weight? Will he be dependable this time?

These sorts of things aren’t necessarily a lack of faith in the ice or person; instead, it can be a wise thing to do.

Interestingly enough, God also challenges us to test him. (Not to be confused with tempting.) Malachi 3:10 reads, Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

A good way to evaluate your faith is if it trusts God to do what he has already promised to do.

Anything within the Bible can be tested in this way. When God promises something, he delivers. Always. Test it!