1 Peter 4:1-3

So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you are willing to suffer for Christ, you have decided to stop sinning. 2 And you won't spend the rest of your life chasing after evil desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God. 3 You have had enough in the past of the evil things that godless people enjoy — their immorality and lust, their feasting and drunkenness and wild parties, and their terrible worship of idols. (NLT)

 

Because Christ has suffered in the flesh, so must we -- but we must have the proper attitude. It must be one of joy and not sadness. For if we show sadness, it profits nothing but when the world sees us suffer with joy and happiness it draws them to Jesus Christ. In so doing you will be anxious and excited to do the will of God and turn from all unrighteousness.

 

 

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