SUFFERINGS

*Study scripture:* _1 Peter-4:15-15-But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf._

*SUFFERINGS.*

Many people suffer in this world and they tend to take their suffering for a bright future or wonderful destiny ahead of them. But not all sufferings will amount to success except those that come on account of the gospel.

The word tells us not to suffer for bad things. He says do not suffer as an evil doer or even as a murderer or even as thief or rebellious person but only suffer for the gospel.

Do not suffer because of your ignorance concerning something. Do not suffer because of your poor character towards people but rather work to improve it. Do not suffer because of wrong decision making.

The men in the Bible that were imprisoned and murdered was not for their wrong doings. Paul,Peter,Silas,Shadrac,Abdnego,Mesach and Joseph were in prison ,fire and dens of lions for the sake of the gospel only.

They did not suffer for their own faults or mistakes. They were not in prison for their own poor character or because they disobeyed authorities. They were not murders or thieves.

Let the only reason you suffer persecution be because of the gospel and truth. Do not suffer because of your laziness or ignorance or character. The only afflictions that amount to the glory are those that come on account of truth.

*Further study:*
Mathew 5:10-12
2 Corinthians 4:16-18

*Nugget:*
Let the only reason you suffer persecution be because of the gospel and truth. Do not suffer because of your laziness or ignorance or character. The only afflictions that amount to the glory are those that come on account of truth.
*_Hallelujah!!_*

*Prayer:*
Father in heaven I thank you for your word this morning. I appreciate you so much for the blessing to suffer for the gospel and sake of the truth. I believe all my affliction on account of the gospel shall amount to glory in Jesus name.
*Amen.*