People oft confuse consequences in addition to persecution.
1 Peter 3:17 says, “it is better, if it is God’s will, to endure for doing expert than for doing evil.”
That means:
1. When nosotros percentage Biblical truths inwards a rude mode in addition to scandalise people, we're non existence persecuted for the Gospel. The work is our method, non our message.
2. When we're doing something sinful in addition to to a greater extent than or less other Christian corrects us, we're non existence unfairly judged. We're refusing correction.
3. When others furnish our selfishness or inconsideration, we're non going through a trial. We're reaping what we've sown.
Scripture teaches:
1. Boldness alongside grace.
Colossians 4:6; 1 Peter 3:15
2. Gentle warnings in addition to humble credence of correction.
2 Timothy 2:25; Galatians 6:1; Proverbs 19:20,25,27
3. Consideration in addition to self-denial.
Philippians 2:3-4
It's really slow to practise our ain problems in addition to blame them on something or somebody likewise ourselves.
Our dearest for Christ compels us to bring responsibleness in addition to repent.
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See: 4 Things that Happen When We Fail to Repent
