The Promise of Suffering – 2 Timothy 3:12
Persecution is the common experience of all who would live godly lives in Christ. Don’t be discouraged by this promise of suffering. Rejoice in it.
Suffering for Christ
The Privilege of Suffering for Christ – Philippians 1:29
Who likes to suffer? No one! But we have been given the privilege of suffering for Christ. Rather than complain about it, we should rejoice in it.
Suffering for Christ and Future Glory – Romans 8:17-18
As a child of God I am his heir, so long as I am willing to suffer for Christ. But that suffering is nothing compared to the glory that awaits me as God’s heir.
Avoiding a Beating – Acts 22:25
As believers in Jesus we should expect to suffer. But if we can avoid a beating, while remaining faithful to Christ, then do so.
Responding to Insult – 1 Peter 2:18-25
Responding to insults, especially because of our faith in Christ, is hard. No one likes to be insulted. But we should follow Christ’s example.