Lesson: When Persecution Comes<br>
Reading: Above all, have charity<br>
Reference: 1 Pet. 4:8–14<br><br>
I Peter 4:8: And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.<br>
I Peter 4:9: Use hospitality one to another without grudging.<br>
I Peter 4:10: As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.<br>
I Peter 4:11: If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.<br>
I Peter 4:12: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:<br>
I Peter 4:13: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.<br>
I Peter 4:14: If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.<br>
(KJV)<br>