1 Peter | 1 Peter 4:12-19 | John Baker

Big Question: Is suffering deforming or reforming you? And how do you know?Suffering is deforming you when: it shocks you, you reject Jesus, you to turn to sin, you're ashamed of Jesus, and/or you distrust Jesus.Suffering is reforming you when, by the grace of God: you are no longer surprised by it and still rejoice in Jesus, walk in holiness, glorify God, and entrust yourself to Him.Main Points:Suffering is reforming you when it no longer surprises you. (v. 12)Suffering is reforming you when you still rejoice in Jesus. (vv. 13-14)Suffering is reforming you when you still walk in holiness (v. 15)Suffering is reforming you when you still glorify God (vv. 16-18)Suffering is reforming you when you still entrust yourself to God (v. 19)