Read 1 Peter 1:1–9; 2:12, 15, 20–25; 3:11–16; 4:12–19. Write two to three paragraphs using the principles of these verses to explain to someone who says, “Life isn’t fair. Why do I have to have so many trials? I’m tired of being ridiculed by those who do not keep the commandments.”
Life is fair! God rewards
the righteous and punishes the wickedness. For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open
unto their prayers. Trials are
for us to grow, help us to learn from the mistakes, become more like Jesus. The
trial of our faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, it honors
and glories at the appearing of Jesus Christ. Although, we would be
ridiculed by others, being of good behavior among the Gentiles; so they may see
our good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.
He said to us, “who is he that will harm you, if ye be
followers of that which is good?”if we are in good works and suffer for
righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither
be troubled. We should not be sad at the judgments from others, but
rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his
glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
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