Quotes about Refinement

On the Anvil

He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will emerge as pure gold. Job 23:10

God's arrows of affliction are sharp and painful so He can get our attention. He won't let His beloved children get away with sin because He knows it robs us of blessings, opportunities, and even character refinement.

Less is only more where more is no good.

Don't worry about getting perfect, just keep getting better.

Any nobleness begins at once to refine a man's features, any meanness or sensuality to imbrute them.

Be classy. Anything but trashy.

It is always possible to do a thing better the second time.

There is room for improvement in every life. Regardless of our occupations, regardless of our circumstances, we can improve ourselves and while so doing have an effect on the lives of those about us.

The grace of Christ in the soul is developing traits of character that are the opposite of selfishness—traits that will refine, ennoble, and enrich the life.

Redemptive suffering is an essential part of our master story. This is what it means for us to bear the image and likeness of God. By the power of the Holy Spirit, our suffering refines our charity, just as our charity transforms our suffering into a living sacrifice that allows God to have his way into our lives.

Why must we love the Lord? Because as we do so, we become refined, pure, and holy.