Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Suffer for right reasons

1 Pe 4:15-19
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And

“If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” [1]

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
Footnotes
[1] 4:18 Greek where will the ungodly and sinner appear?
  • Why might a person suffer because of unrighteousness?
  • How should a Christian respond to suffering that results from sin?
  • What shame is associated with suffering because of a sin?
  • Why does Peter specifically mention not being ashamed for suffering for Christ?
  • What should result from the Christian's suffering?
  • What judgement is waiting for everyone?
  • What does Peter mean by "obey the gospel of God"?
  • Is obeying the gospel a one-time thing or not?
  • Why does Peter state that is difficult for the righteous to be saved?
  • Why does Peter jump from judgement to suffering for Christ?
  • How does what you put your trust in affect your response to suffering?

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