EXPLORE THE TEXT

Be Righteous (1 Peter 4:15-16)

Application Point:

Believers who suffer because of their faith are to glorify God.

15 Let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.
16 But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed but let him glorify God in having that name.

how does Christian suffering differ from other suffering?

reflect on the reasons evil people suffer.

Discuss:

briefly discuss the differences between Christian suffering and evil suffering.

Ask:

• How can believers bring glory to God in a time of suffering? (PSG, p. 86)

Pray:

Read today’s memory verse, 1 Peter 4:16, silently.
pray this Scripture using the “Praying Scripture” prompts.

Transition:

Peter concluded this section of his letter with words of encouragement to the persecuted Asian Christians.