Facing Hostility with Confidence in God's Will

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Theme: As a pilgrim, you must face hostility with confidence in God's will.

One: Don't be surprised by hostility.

• It is not unusual.
• It will test your faith.

Two: Find the joy in hostility.

• Suffering leads to glory.
• You have the power and presence of God's Spirit.

Three: Identify the cause of hostility.

• The cause must not be your sin.
• The cause should be your identity with Christ.

Four: Speak for Christ in hostility.

• Do not be ashamed of Christ.
• Give the right opinion of Christ.

Five: Trust God's purpose for hostility.

• Rest in God's character.
• Do what is right.

entrust your souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. ~ 1 Peter 4:19