Ever wondered why God allows suffering — even when you're faithfully following Him? In this powerful message from Pastor Justin Larkin, we dive into 1 Peter 4:12–16 and discover that trials aren't punishments… They're refining fires.

This sermon wraps up the "Set Apart" series by revealing how God uses pain to purify, strengthen, and draw us closer to Him. You'll learn the difference between suffering that hurts for no reason and suffering that shapes you for a purpose.

🔥 Whether you're walking through hardship, feeling misunderstood for your faith, or just tired of "life's cold plunge," this message will remind you that suffering for Christ means you belong to Him — and that's where joy begins.

📺 Listen now and let God turn your trials into testimony.

✅ Don't be surprised when suffering comes — it's part of God's refining process. ✅ Suffering for Christ isn't meaningless; it's evidence that you belong to Him. ✅ Holiness often creates friction with culture — but that's proof you're set apart. ✅ Suffering brings you closer to God, not further away. ✅ Not all suffering is persecution — make sure you suffer for the right reasons. ✅ When you suffer for Jesus, you also shine with Him.

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