For what fame is it if sinning and being harshly treated, you endure it? But if doing good and suffering for it, you endure it, this finds favor with God. Truth to Learn When we patiently endure unjust punishment for having done good deeds, God is pleased. Behind the...
Romans 8:17 – Suffering Heirs
Romans 8:17 - Suffering Heirs and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Truth to Learn We are God’s heirs and we will suffer for it. Behind the Words The word translated “heirs”...
1 Peter 4:15 – Improper Suffering
1 Peter 4:15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people's matters. Truth to Learn Suffering for righteousness is pleasing to God. Suffering for wrongdoing is not pleasing to anyone. Behind the Words “Evildoer” comes from the Greek...
1 Peter 3:17 – Good Suffering
1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Truth to Learn Sometimes God chooses to have us suffer even when we are doing what we know is right. Behind the Words “Better” is translated from...
1 Peter 1:14 – Unlikely Suffering
1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled." Truth to Learn We probably won’t suffer for behaving the way God expects us to. But if we do, we are fortunate, and we...