From today’s reading...
For it is better to suffer for doing good,
if that be the will of God, than for doing evil.” 1 Peter 3:17
Because of sin there is suffering and death, even for good people, because we all fall short of the glory of God.
But your confidence and hope, steadiness and fortitude in the face of suffering leads others to God, which reinforces your ability to...
Stay the course.
Keep the faith.
Endure.
Now go sell something.