1 Peter 4:12 – 19
Trials
Landmark trait of a Christian life are trials.
The old saying, “When you are doing something for the Lord, the Devil will
fight,” is a true saying.
Paul made the statement that still stands true today, “Yea, and all that will
live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
v.12) The Requirement of Trials
1. Imperative – is to; (Psalm
23…though I walk through the valley…; Jesus sending His disciples out on the
boat.
2. Important – try you; to refine, to temper, to purify, to harden, to immune,
etc…
v. 13) The Response to Trials.
rejoice – Our attitude makes all the difference.
(James 1:2-3)
v.14-16) The Reason
for your Trials, troubles.
Should be for serving God.
When we suffer because of our own wrongdoing, then we deserve it.
There should be confidence that we are serving the Lord and He is in
control of our lives.