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Suffer: undergo, endure – physical, mental, emotional pain. Discourage: deprive of courage, hope, confidence. Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children. Acts 3:17-18 Jesus. 2 Tim. 3:12 godly in Christ suffer (2 Tim. 1:8; Acts 5:40-41).
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Suffer:undergo, endure – physical, mental, emotional pain Discourage:deprive of courage, hope, confidence
Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children • Acts 3:17-18Jesus • 2 Tim. 3:12 godly in Christ suffer (2 Tim. 1:8; Acts 5:40-41) • 1 Pet. 3:17; 4:19God’s plan (1 Pet. 4:1-2; 2:19-21) • 1 Pet. 1:6-9tests and refines our faith (Rev. 2:9-10) • 1 Pet. 3:14-15blessed, teach gospel (Rev. 6:9; 12:17) • 1 Pet. 4:12-14don’t be surprised, rejoice