2. Myth: “Following Jesus will take away all my problems and make my life easier”

3. Myth: “Following Jesus will take away all my problems and make my life easier”

4. 1 Peter 4:12-19

5. 1.Encouraging them to keep their dignity and uphold their faith.

6. 1 Peter 4:12-19 1.Encouraging them to keep their dignity and uphold their faith. 2.Allow their suffering to serve as a witness to the world.

7. 1 Peter 4:12-19 1.Encouraging them to keep their dignity and uphold their faith. 2.Allow their suffering to serve as a witness to the world. 3.To view all of their suffering through the lens of Christ’s suffering.

8. 1. Do not be surprised. Expect it. 10 "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. - Matthew 5:10-12

9. 1. Do not be surprised. Expect it. 2. Judgment is coming

10. 1. Do not be surprised. Expect it. 2. Judgment is coming 3. Commit yourself to your creator, and continue to do good.