A Final Word on Suffering
| What Not to Do | What To Do When Suffering |
| 1. Don't be Surprised | 1. Rejoice for Future Glory & Present Blessings |
| 2. Don't deserve your suffering | 2. Remember the future. Yours & theirs. |
| 3. Don't be ashamed of being a Christian | 3. Commit yourselves to God & continue to do what's right. |
Why am I suffering?
- Because I am following Jesus --> Persevere
- Because I am not following Jesus --> Repent
Who is causing me suffering?
- Unbelievers 1 Peter 4:16
- Other Believers 1 Peter 4:19
- Broken World 1 Peter 4:19
What is God Doing 1 Peter 1:6-7
- Refining your faith
What should I do?
A Final word on Suffering 1 Peter 4:19
Topics:
persecution, suffering