Trust HIM

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. ~ 1 Peter 4:19 (NIV)

Committed to the Creator

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. 

~ 1 Peter 4:19 (NIV)

Suffer for Good

For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. ~ 1 Peter 3:17 (NIV)

I am Persuaded...

For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day. ~ 2 Timothy 1:12 (NASB)

Suffer as a Christian

However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 

~ 1 Peter 4:16 (NIV)

In His Steps...

 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. ~ 1 Peter 2:20-21 (NIV)

Beginning of Wisdom

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
    and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For through wisdom your days will be many,
    and years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
    if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

~ Proverbs 9:10-12 (NIV)

No Shame to Suffer as a Christian

But if [one is ill-treated and suffers] as a Christian [which he is contemptuously called], let him not be ashamed, but give glory to God that he is [deemed worthy to suffer] in this name. ~ 1 Peter 4:16 (AMPC)

No Shame...

But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name! ~ 1 Peter 4:16 (NLT)

Grief and Trials

6 In all this you greatly rejoice,though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. ~ 1 Peter 1:6-9 (NIV)

Only a Little While...

6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. ~ 1 Peter 1:6-7 (NIV)

Good Soldier of Christ Jesus

Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ~ 2 Timothy 2:3 (NASB)

In His Steps

21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; 24 and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. ~ 1 Peter 2:21-24 (NASB)

After You Have Suffered...

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. ~ 1 Peter 5:10 (NASB)

If You Suffer as a Christian

However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. ~ 1 Peter 4:16 (NIV)

Walk with the Wise

He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm. ~ Proverbs 13:20 (NASB)

Body of Christ

26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. ~ 1 Corinthians 12:26-27 (NIV)

Pray for the Persecuted Church

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, ~ Philippians 1:29 (NIV)

You Will Suffer

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, ~ Philippians 1:29 (NIV)

Beginning of Wisdom

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
11 For through wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

~ Proverbs 9:10-12 (NIV)