The point of tribulations and trials in this life? To produce true fruit that edifies and builds up those that you influence daily. To bond marriages and raise children the legit way. To become more like the God that created us.
Paul would throughout his ministry "encourage" his brothers saying that through many tribulations they would enter the kingdom of God. The truth remains and is this: God chastises those he loves and he brings down those that are arrogant. Without the pruning of God we would never be more like him, we would never decrease and he would never increase. At least for those of us that love him and hope for his appearing, trials and tribulations are gladly welcome...
