1Pe 1:6-7 | MHM | STEP | Privileges of Christians Peter continues to encourage believers by reminding them of the joy and hope they have, even while they face many difficulties. Their happiness comes from what God has promised, and this joy can remain even during times of trouble. Peter explains that suffering has a purpose in the Christian life and leads to something greater. v. 6 : These Christians are able to rejoice greatly, even though they are sad for a little while because of many different trials. Their joy is not based on their current situation, but on their spiritual blessings and future hope. Difficulties may come from many directions and cause sadness, but for the Christian, these troubles will not last forever. God only allows these hardships when they are truly needed for our good (1 Peter 1:6; Romans 9:2 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:3 ).

‏ 1 Peter 1:6-7

Privileges of Christians

Peter continues to encourage believers by reminding them of the joy and hope they have, even while they face many difficulties. Their happiness comes from what God has promised, and this joy can remain even during times of trouble. Peter explains that suffering has a purpose in the Christian life and leads to something greater.

v. 6: These Christians are able to rejoice greatly, even though they are sad for a little while because of many different trials. Their joy is not based on their current situation, but on their spiritual blessings and future hope. Difficulties may come from many directions and cause sadness, but for the Christian, these troubles will not last forever. God only allows these hardships when they are truly needed for our good (1 Peter 1:6; Romans 9:2 ^a; 1 Thessalonians 3:3 ^b).

v. 7: The reason for these trials is to test their faith. Just as gold is tested and purified by fire, faith is made stronger by suffering. Faith is even more valuable than gold, because faith lasts forever, while gold will perish. When Jesus Christ returns, the faith of believers will result in praise, honor, and glory from God. Trials are not to destroy believers, but to show the strength and value of their faith (1 Peter 1:7; Luke 22:32 ^c; Romans 2:10 ^d).