We need to arm ourselves with the mindset of Christ, turn away from past sin and live for the will of God, remembering that a day of accounting is coming.

Peter's explanations for why Christians suffer culminates with the Savior, who is the ultimate example not only of suffering, but of the glory to follow after suffering.

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God has a purpose in suffering, whether we see it or not.

We are called to live lives of unity, sympathy, and brotherly love, with tenderhearted and humble attitudes, and we will be blessed for it.

All believers are equipped by the Holy Spirit with power, and sent with the task of witnessing about Jesus.

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When marriages follow God's pattern, they are a powerful witness to the world, and to those in the home.

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Let us thank God for the past year, and trust Him for the new year.