Jesus suffered in the flesh, and we will do the same. Peter says that those who have suffered in the flesh have ceased from sin.

We die to self and live to God. There’s some suffering that works that death in us where we can’t just choose death for ourselves.

We die to self. We live for God’s will. We want our wills to become one. We don’t want to have our own will. We want to want what He wants.

Be sober-minded. Keep your focus. Be self-controlled for the sake of your prayers. Again, we’re told of things hindering prayers.

But our greatest command will never change from loving one another. “Love covers a multitude of sins.”

Show mercy. Offer forgiveness. There is forgiveness. It’s offered in love. Model the life of Christ and love and forgive.

Part of loving others is using your gifts for others. We serve without grumbling. We take in others without complaining. Ben Franklin said that fish and guests stink after three days. That’s not the attitude of a Christian.

Our gifts are from God and for God. We need to always remember they are from God. We use them in God’s strength, never acting like we have it ourselves to do these things apart from Him. Our gifting is always for God’s glory.

God’s glory is always our aim, even in suffering. Don’t be surprised when you suffer. Don’t be surprised when a fiery trial suddenly appears. You are being tested. Rejoice and shine His glory.

Judgment begins with God’s house. Be found shining the light of Christ to the glory of God. We do it by trusting God to do His good will in and through us.

“The righteous is scarcely saved,” but that’s not a fearful thought inasmuch as we are trusting God to save us. It’s His work to make us righteous. It’s His righteousness in us.