These people were left to test the Israelites—
to see whether they would obey the commands
the Lord had given to their ancestors through Moses.
Judges 3:4, NLT

I don’t know about you, but I have people in my life that serve this very purpose. All they seem to do is cause conflict in my life…perhaps God has placed them in my life as a test, to see if I’ll obey His commands to love others more than myself?

It’s a test.

I’m not sure that I always pass the test (actually, I know I don’t). I may need to go back and do some more preparation for this test. The Israelites failed the test…miserably (Judges 3:5-6).

What do you think? Does God put people in our lives as a test of our obedience? How about circumstances? Can you think of examples in your life right now that fit this pattern?

Are you passing the test…?