1 Peter 4:7-19 Spiritual Duty and the Rewards of Christian Suffering Principle- Maintaining the right perspective and focus in persecution and suffering.

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1 Peter 4:7-19 Spiritual Duty and the Rewards of Christian Suffering Principle- Maintaining the right perspective and focus in persecution and suffering v –There is more to this life than this world –This isn’t a believers home –Faithers have a guaranteed future, beyond any human description –Faithers have a unique opportunity to introduce others to the love of Christ Jesus Practice- Recognize the times that are at hand v –Be alert, watchful, sober in spirit for prayer –And above all…LOVE ONE ANOTHER…Fervently Love covers many sins Romans 5:8

–Be HOSPITABLE…without complaint –EMPLOY your spiritual gift(s) to serve one another It’s stewardship –You demonstrate God’s grace in your life –Your speech should take on the character of the very utterances of God –Your service should employ every ounce of strength given to you by God Purpose- Glorify God v. 11c –Do it to glorify God through Christ Jesus –All glory belongs to Him anyway… now and forever!!!

Principle- Don’t be surprised by persecution v. 12 –A fiery ordeal probably can and will come Mal. 3:1-3 –Recognize it’s a test from God James 1:1-3 Practice- Rejoice in your difficulties v –You’re blessed, if you share in the sufferings of Christ Luke 6:22-23; Psalm 31 Practice- Evaluate the cause for suffering v –Don’t get punished for wrong doing These behaviors don’t belong to Christians – Murder, stealing, evildoing, or meddling –And don’t feel ashamed if you suffer as a Christian Glory in the name Christian And glorify God by your acceptance of suffering

–Judgment may be landing on those in Christ Purging, chastening, purifying –What then, will be the judgment of sinners? Purpose- Entrusting our souls to God in doing good v. 19 –He is our faithful creator –If we are suffering for our testimony in Christ Jesus…it’s by God’s will Matt. 5:10-12; Galatians 6:17; Philippians 1:29, 3:10; Colossians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 How would you speak to a Christian in our church if they were going through persecution/suffering in light of this passage from Peter? What would be your self-speak if it’s you?