REFLECTION; careful thought. SUFFERING FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST! 1 Peter 4:1; Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; v2; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. SUFFERING FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST! Matthew 16:24; Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Luke 10:40; But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. v41; And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: v42; But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. Matthew 16:25; For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. SUFFERING FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST! Acts 5:28; Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 1 Corinthians 6:12; All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. SUFFERING FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST! Acts 5:29; Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than man. SUFFERING FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST! Philippians 3:7; But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. v10; That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death. SUFFERING FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST! 2 Timothy 2:12; If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. SUFFERING FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST! Overseer/Apostle