[:en]Thoughts from 1 Peter 4[:]

[:en]”Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins” (v. 8)

“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling” (v. 9)

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms” (v. 10)

“If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God.  If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ” (v. 11)

“Rejoice that you participate in  the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed” (v. 12)

“If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you” (v. 14)

“If you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bearn that name” (v. 16)

“For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God, and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?” (v. 17)

“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful creator and continue to do good”: (v.19)[:]