Living in Continual Trials and Tribulations

1 Peter 4:12-13

..."Beloved, 

do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, 

which comes upon you for your testing, 

as though some strange thing were happening to you; 

but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, 

keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory 

you may rejoice with exultation."...

 

(4:7-11)

..."The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.

Be hospitable to one another without complaint.

As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen."...

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