1 Peter 1:6-12
Choose Joy
The good life: Choose Joy
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted
for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when
people insult you and persecute you, and
falsely say all kinds of evil against you because
of Me. 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
The good life: Choose Joy
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you
encounter various trials…. James 1:2
The good life: Choose Joy
• Joy in suffering reveals our faith
• Joy in suffering refines our faith
For in hope we have been saved, but hope
that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for
what he already sees? But if we hope for what
we do not see, with perseverance we wait
eagerly for it. Romans 8:24-25
The good life: Choose Joy
• Joy in suffering reveals our faith
• Joy in suffering refines our faith
• Joy in suffering results in reward