Wheat, Weeds, and Suffering (1 Peter 1:6-7)

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Summary

First Peter was written to Christians suffering religious persecution. They were being ostracized by their communities because of their faith in Christ. Is this relevant to most American Christians? In order to understand Christian suffering, 1 Peter challenges us to both broaden and narrow our definitions of Christian and suffering.

Text

1 Peter 1:6–7

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (ESV)