In which you rejoice greatly, though now, for a little while if necessary, you are afflicted with various trials, 7 so that the trial of your faith, more precious than the gold that perishes, though tested by fire, may be found it results in praise, glory and honor in the revelation of Jesus Christ;
But then he introduces two words that are not easy to receive "although now", I know you know that sweet bitter feeling, the "although now" are not very welcome. Like when your mom says, "Yes, you can go to the walk, but now you'll have to clean your room." "Yes, you can talk to that boy, although now they can only be friends." It's as if the "even now" will try to conspire with our immediate happiness. But this one is different from all the others, this "although now" produces a joy that can not be found anywhere else.
