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*1 Peter 4:12-13 (KJV)*
_Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
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._

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# # # *1 PEDRO 4:12-13 - Tagalog*
_Mga minamahal, huwag kayong mangagtaka tungkol sa mahigpit na pagsubok sa inyo, na dumarating sa inyo upang kayo'y subukin, na waring ang nangyayari sa inyo'y di karaniwang bagay:
Kundi kayo'y mangagalak, sapagka't kayo ay mga karamay sa mga hirap ni Cristo; upang sa pagkahayag ng kaniyang kaluwalhatian ay mangagalak naman kayo ng malabis._

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# # # *Paliwanag / 3 TRUTHS ABOUT SUFFERING:*

*1. WAG MAGTAKA SA "FIERY TRIAL"* v12
_Think it not strange_ = _Huwag mangagtaka_
Yung matinding pagsubok, persecution, hirap — normal yan sa buhay Kristiyano.
Hindi ibig sabihin na pinabayaan ka ni God.
_To try you_ = para subukin at patibayin ang pananampalataya mo, tulad ng ginto sa apoy.

*2. REJOICE BECAUSE YOU’RE WITH CHRIST* v13
_But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings_
Kung inuusig ka dahil kay Jesus, ibig sabihin kasama ka Niya sa pagdurusa.
Hindi ka nag-iisa. Si Jesus din nagdusa v1:1, v18.
That’s an honor, not a shame.

*3. MAY COMING JOY* v13
_That, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy_
Hindi habang buhay ang hirap.
Isang araw mahahayag si Cristo sa kaluwalhatian.
At yung sakit ngayon → magiging _exceeding joy_ bukas. Sobrang saya na hindi kayang ikumpara.

# # # *Summary Table:*
Now Later
Fiery trial v12 Glory revealed v13
Partakers of Christ's sufferings Partakers of Christ's joy v13
Seems strange Makes perfect sense
*One line:* _Ang apoy ngayon ay nagpapatatag. At ang apoy na yan ang magpapatunay na tunay kang anak ni Cristo. Kaya magalak ka — may glory na naghihintay._

Ang bigat nito pero ang tibay din ng encouragement.

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Labanan ang Tukso (based on Santiago 1:13-15)

3 Steps:
1. Kilalanin mo na ikaw ang may gawa
“Hindi Diyos, ikaw ang may pagnanasa. Huwag mong sisihin ang iba.”
Example: “Bakit ako nagagalit? Kasi gusto kong mag-react. Pero titigil ako.”

2. Alamin kung saan nag-ugat yung tukso
Lust = cravings na mali ang direction
Example:
- Tukso = nanonood ng bawal na video → ugat = craving for excitement
- Tukso = nagdadagdag sa gastos → ugat = craving for acceptance

3. Gumawa ka ng kabutihan
“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7)
- Replace yung masama with something good.
Example:
- Instead of mag-scroll ng social media maghapon, magbasa ng Bible
- Instead of mag-overthink, mag-workout ka

Pray this way:
“Lord, alam ko na may tukso ako na [name it]. Gawa ko ito, hindi Mo. Help me to resist, fill me with your Spirit. I choose to do what’s right.”

Bonus tip from Proverbs 4:23
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Tagalog: Ingatan mo ang iyong puso nang higit sa lahat, sapagkat ito ang bukal ng buhay.

‎Blessed day🙏 Sharing God's words for all of us:
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‎1 Corinthians 13:1-7 NIV
‎[1] If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
‎[2] If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
‎[3] If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
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‎[4] Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
‎[5] It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
‎[6] Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
‎[7] It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.‎
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‎Does it speak to you also?
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‎Most of us misinterpret what Love is, And we think it is a romantic feeling, a personality trait, a moment of emotional warmth. When in fact, Love is a way of living.
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‎We can be good in theology, words, service, and ministries but still lack Love. And that's when things starts to feel like a burden.
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‎While some are not that talented, skilled, good at words, and whatever factors that can make them special in the eyes of others yet deep inside they're full of Love. They reflect God's love. They reflect the heart of God to everyone they encounter.
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‎According to scripture Love is:
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‎• Patient when people are difficult
‎• Kind when others are undeserving
‎• Humble instead of prideful
‎• Forgiving instead of resentful
‎• Truthful instead of deceptive
‎• Hopeful instead of cynical
‎• Enduring instead of quitting
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‎And the reason why this matters so much is because love reflects the very character of God.
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‎1 John 4:8 says; Whoever does not love does not know God, Because God is love.
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‎When we practice the love described In 1 Corinthians 13, we are not just improving our relationship.

amen 🙏

Romans 8:15 🙌

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