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1 Peter 4:19<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls<\/span> to Him<\/span><\/em> in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n If you suffer for the cause of Christ, place yourself in His hands and serve Him faithfully.<\/p>\n Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n In the past we have noted that there are two different words for \u201cwill\u201d in the New Testament, one meaning \u201cdesirous will\u201d and the other meaning \u201cdetermined will.\u201d The \u201cwill\u201d in today\u2019s verse is \u201cdetermined will.\u201d So this verse is saying \u201c\u2026 those who suffer as God has determined \u2026<\/span>\u201d<\/p>\n The words \u201clet \u2026 commit<\/span>\u201d are translated from the Greek word paratith\u0113mi<\/span><\/em>, which is made up of para<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cbeside\u201d or \u201calongside\u201d and tith\u0113mi<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto put or place.\u201d Hence, this word literally means \u201cto place alongside.\u201d It is a banking term that means \u201cto deposit.\u201d The implication is \u201cto place something into someone else\u2019s care.\u201d It is expressed here in the imperative mood, indicating a command.<\/p>\n \u201cDoing good<\/span>\u201d is from agathopoiia<\/span><\/em>, made up of a form of agathos<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cthat which is generally good\u201d and a form of poie\u014d<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto make or to do.\u201d Hence, this word refers to doing good things.<\/p>\n Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Whenever we see a \u201ctherefore\u201d or a \u201cwherefore,\u201d we need to look closely at what it is \u201cthere for.\u201d What has Peter been talking about? He has been talking about the fact that those who live out their faith with a positive witness as a born again Christian will very likely suffer for it. We, who are doing all we can to please God and to glorify Him may suffer, while the wicked ones and the irreverent ones may appear to prosper. But we who are saved only by the grace of God Himself have a future hope that the unsaved don\u2019t have. Therefore, \u2026<\/p>\n \u201clet those who suffer according to what God has determined commit their souls in well-doing, as to a faithful Creator.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n What is Peter telling us we should do if we are suffering according to God\u2019s determined plan? He says we should commit our souls in doing good things<\/span><\/em>. The word translated \u201cin\u201d could also be interpreted as \u201cby.\u201d So the way we commit our souls to His care is by doing good works. And why should we do this? We should do good works because He is the Creator, the Mighty God, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. And because He is faithful, He will not let us down. We are to place our souls into His care believing:<\/p>\n He who has begun a good work in you will complete<\/span> it<\/span><\/em> until the day of Jesus Christ;<\/span> (Philippians 1:6<\/span><\/strong>)<\/p>\n So \u2026 if you should suffer because of your faith, don\u2019t despair, don\u2019t panic, and don\u2019t worry. Simply commit your soul into His care by continuing to do good things as He has instructed you and He will take care of you.<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you completely sold-out to God? Are you willing to do anything He asks you to do? Are you willing to suffer unjustly simply because you claim the name of Christ? Not all of us will have to suffer for Him, but if you do, commit your entire being – body, soul, and spirit – into His care and praise His name!<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2009 Will Krause. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –<\/p>\n <\/span>If this message or this link was forwarded to you by a friend and you wish to receive future verses directly to your inbox, you can call the church phone \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 1 Peter 4:19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. Truth to Learn If you suffer for the cause of Christ, place yourself in His hands and serve Him faithfully. 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