| 1 Peter 4:12-14 Friends be not surprised Trials and suffering will come Strangeness will happen Believer’s lifestyles Convict slaves to this world’s way Pattern a new life A pilgrim’s journey Fraught with difficulties faced Be prepared for tests Only a pilgrim Life’s trials provoke and inspire Keep doing good works Expect a rough course— Set apart from this world’s view Strangeness too common Expect opposition Whether faith-tests or self made Accept and repent 1 Peter 4:15-16 In this world’s hardships With gladness glorify God Rejoice in difficulty Christ also suffered Glorify suff’ring Share true fellowship with Christ Transformed when glory revealed Faithful rewards gained |
1 Peter 4:17-18
Judgment will soon come God’s fam’ly scrutinized first What befalls others? In humility Receive your earthly trials Hone lives — be holy Christian without shame Glorify God's own Son' s name Suffering brings hope. 1 Peter 4:19 Depend on God’s strength Truth and power beyond us Humility learned Commit— be humble Our faithful Creator reigns Keep on doing good. |