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Could embracing suffering truly transform your life's purpose? Join me, Christie, as we explore the wisdom nestled within the First Epistle of Peter, Chapter 4. This episode promises to guide you through the Apostle Peter's profound insights on adopting the mindset of Christ, where suffering is not mere pain but a meaningful journey that refines our hearts to align with divine will. We tackle the distractions of sinful desires and learn how to live a life rooted in love, humility, and service. The episode challenges us to forge stronger community bonds, using our unique gifts to uplift one another, ensuring that in everything, God is glorified.
Uncover the powerful truths that Peter offers, providing both encouragement and a challenge to persevere with hope. As we rejoice in the face of trials, these experiences not only deepen our faith but also make us aware of God's presence and prepare us for eternal glory. Experience Peter's call to live boldly as followers of Christ, committing ourselves to our faithful creator while continuing to do good. Engage with this episode and find inspiration and guidance for your daily walk with God, as we reflect on how these teachings apply to our lives today.
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Christie:
Welcome to the reading of the First Epistle of Peter, Chapter 4, with In the Field Audio Bible. My name is Christie, your host for this episode. Welcome to today's scripture, where we reflect on the rich wisdom and strength found in the First Epistle of Peter, Chapter 4. In this chapter, the Apostle Peter invites us to adopt the mindset of Christ, living intentionally and embracing a life of purpose. He reminds us that suffering for doing what is right is not meaningless, but a refining process that aligns our hearts with God's will. Peter calls us to step away from the distractions of sinful desires, encouraging us instead to live in love, humility and service. He emphasizes the importance of community, urging believers to use their unique gifts to uplift and support one another so that, in everything, god may be glorified. As we face trials and challenges, Peter's words inspire us to rejoice, knowing that these experiences deepen our faith, reveal God's presence in our lives and prepare us for the eternal glory to come. This chapter is both a challenge and an encouragement, reminding us to persevere with hope and to live boldly as followers of Christ. Join me as we unpack these powerful truths and discover how they apply to our daily walk with God.
Christie:
The First Epistle of Peter, Chapter 4. Christ suffered in His body, so prepare yourselves to think in the same way Christ did. Do this because whoever suffers in their body is finished with sin. As a result, they don't live the rest of their earthly life for evil human desires. Instead, they live to do what God wants.
Christie:
You have spent enough time in the past doing what ungodly people choose to do. You lived a wild life. You longed for evil things. You got drunk. You went to wild parties. You worship statues of gods which the Lord hates. Ungodly people are surprised that you no longer join them in what they do. They want you to join them in their wild and wasteful living. So they say bad things about you, but they will have to explain their actions to God. He is ready to judge those who are alive and those who are dead. That's why the good news was preached even to people who are now dead. It was preached to them for two reasons. It was preached so that their bodies might be judged this judgment is made by human standards but the good news was also preached so that their spirits might live.
Christie:
This life comes by means of God's power. The end of all things is near, so be watchful and control yourselves. Then you may pray most of all, love one another deeply. Love erases many sins by forgiving them. Welcome others into your homes without complaining. God's gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you have received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully. If anyone speaks, they should do it as one speaking God's words. If anyone serves, they should do it with the strength God provides. Then, in all things, god will be praised through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to Him forever and ever. Amen.
Christie:
Dear friends, don't be surprised by the terrible things happening to you. The trouble you are having has come to test you. So don't feel as if something strange were happening to you. So don't feel as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be joyful that you are taking part in Christ's sufferings. Then you will have even more joy when Christ returns in glory.
Christie:
Suppose people say bad things about you because you believe in Christ, then you are blessed because God's Spirit rests on you. He is the Spirit of glory. If you suffer, it shouldn't be because you are a murderer. It shouldn't be because you are a thief or someone who does evil things. It shouldn't be because you interfere with other people's business. It shouldn't be because you interfere with other people's business, but suppose you suffer for being a Christian. Then don't be ashamed. Instead, praise God, because you are known by the name of Christ. It is time for judgment to begin with the household of God and since it begins with us. What will happen to people who don't obey God's good news? Scripture says suppose it is hard for godly people to be saved. Then what will happen to ungodly people and sinners? Here is what people who suffer because of God's plan should do they should commit themselves to their faithful creator and they should continue to do good.
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