James 1:12, 17-18

Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. By his own choice, he gave us birth by the word of truth so that we would be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.