I chose you and I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last. John 15:16A
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The end of all things is near, therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with that strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen
Suffering as a Christian
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you but rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when His glory is revealed. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory which is the Spirit of God is resting on you. Let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, a criminal or even a mischief maker. Yet if any of you suffers as a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace but glorify in God because you bear this name. For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of God; If it begins with us, what will be the end for those who do not obey the Gospel of God?
“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved
what will become of the ungodly and the sinners?”Therefore, let those suffering in accordance with God’s will entrust themselves to a faithful Creator, while continuing to do good. –1 Peter 4:7-19
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