July 20, 2025

SUFFER FOR DOING GOOD

1 Peter 3:13-17

And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

Personal Challenge

We must always remember that our world is upside down compared to the way that God wants His followers to act. He wants us to be humble in order to be great in His Kingdom. He wants us to give from our abundance so that we might receive from His. He will bless us if we suffer for righteousness’ sake. He does not want us to be afraid or troubled about what the world might throw at us for He is our shield and our protector. He wants us to sanctify Him in hearts and to be ready to give a defense for His hope that is within us, with meakness and humility. We can have a good conscience knowing that when the world tries to defame us for living this way, that they will be the ones that are shamed. Lord have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!