1 Peter 4:1 Suffering that Stops Sin Pg 1075 In Church Bibles

3:14 - If suffer for righteous...blessed 3:15 - Ready to explain your hope 3:18 - Following Christ, unremoved sufferings have purpose, power and need

1) The Battle....Sin ❖ Struggling with sin is NORMAL, we all are dealing with temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. 1) Temptation is normal, ALL Struggle

1John 2:16 For all that is in the world— the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life —is not of the Father but is of the world. For all that is in the world— the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life —is not of the Father but is of the world. 3 types of sin Lust of flesh (body) Lust of eyes (what want) Pride (self focus, exalting)

Lust of Flesh(body) Flesh(body) eyes(covet) eyes(covet) Pride of life(selfish) life(selfish) ?????? ????????????

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. 1) Temptation is normal, ALL Struggle 2) Temptation is NOT sin 3) Temptation can ALWAYS be beat

1) The Battle....Sin ❖ Struggling with sin is NORMAL, we all are dealing with temptation

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from ❖ NOT permanent in this life ❖ Passive verb- effect ❖ Stop, put an end to, leave off

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from ❖ NOT permanent in this life ❖ Passive verb- effect ❖ Stop, put an end to, leave off $ each $1, each

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from ❖ NOT permanent in this life ❖ Passive verb- effect ❖ Stop, put an end to, leave off

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from 3) The Means...Suffering ❖ NOT first thought about suffering ❖ Suffering itself does not produce - many who suffer become bitter, more sinful, increasingly vile

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from 3) The Means...Suffering 4) The Key......Mind of Christ ❖ Face suffering as He faced it ❖ Jesus example:...not my will...

Matthew 26:39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” 1) Prayed to remove 2) Said “no to self” 3) Submitted to God

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from 3) The Means...Suffering 4) The Key......Mind of Christ ❖ Face suffering as He faced it ❖ Jesus example:...not my will... ❖ Jesus explanation:..die to self...

Luke 9:23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 1) Prayed to remove 2) Said “no to self” 3) Submitted to God

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from 3) The Means...Suffering 4) The Key......Mind of Christ ❖ Face suffering as He faced it ❖ Jesus example:...not my will... ❖ Jesus explanation:..die to self... ❖ Paul’s example: thorn in flesh

...a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me... Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me....a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me... Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 2Corinthians 12: ) Prayed to remove 2) Said “no to self” 3) Submitted to God

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2Corinthians 12:7- 10

Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2Corinthians 12: ) Prayed to remove 2) Said “no to self” 3) Submitted to God

And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 2Corinthians 12:7- 10

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from 3) The Means...Suffering 4) The Key......Mind of Christ ❖ Face suffering as He faced it ❖ Jesus example:...not my will... ❖ Jesus explanation:..die to self... ❖ Paul’s example: thorn in flesh

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from 3) The Means...Suffering 4) The Key......Mind of Christ 5) The Call......Arm yourself with ❖ Personal - you must do “yourself” ❖ Being prepared, equipped for ❖ Continual preparation...suffering

Luke 9:23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from 3) The Means...Suffering 4) The Key......Mind of Christ 5) The Call......Arm yourself with

Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2Corinthians 12:9- 10

Matthew 26:39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” 1) Prayed to remove 2) Said “no to self” 3) Submitted to God

1) The Battle....Sin 2) The Benefit..Ceasing from 3) The Means...Suffering 4) The Key......Mind of Christ 5) The Call......Arm yourself with

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man...

Hebrews 10:12-14 after He (Jesus) had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. Justified......Penalty of sin gone Sanctified......Power of sin gone Glorified......Presence of sin gone

SO, SINCE Christ suffered in the flesh for us, for you, arm yourselves with the same thought and purpose [patiently to suffer rather than fail to please God]. For whoever has suffered in the flesh [having the mind of Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [has stopped pleasing himself and the world, and the world, and pleases God] and pleases God] (1 Peter 4:1, Amplified Bible) This slide should be up at the end of the service and stay up for a few minutes after, before switching to the Announcement Slides