ALWAYS PACK AN EXTRA BAG 1 Peter 2:11-2:25 • We need to “live (our) lives as strangers here” I Peter 1:17 • And that we are indeed “aliens and strangers in the world” I Peter 2:11 we WILL encounter “unjust suffering” 1 Peter 2:19 And that – in this a world we WILL “suffer for doing good” 1 Peter 2:20 “In this world you will have trouble.” John 16:33 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds...” James 1:2-3 “everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12 Hebrews 12:2 says “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…” “Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. ‘He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.’ When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” I Peter 2:21-25 Psalm 127:2 we’re told that God “gives to his beloved sleep.” “In this world you will have trouble.” John 16:33 hese things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:5-6 “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 “Show proper respect to everyone: … Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.” I Peter 2:17-18 “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke 6:27-28
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