1. Do not be surprised when you face unjust treatment because of your faith in Christ.  1 Peter 4:12a; John 15:20; 1 Peter 4:4

2. View your troubles as a positive test to demonstrate your faith in Christ to others.  1 Peer 4:12b; Psalm 66:10

3. Rejoice in the fellowship with Christ that suffering brings to your life.  1 Peter 4:13-14; Acts 5:27-42

4. Be sure that you are suffering for the cause of Christ and not sin in your life 1 Peter 4:15

5. Realize God may use your response to point someone to Christ.  1 Peter 4:17-18

6. Entrust yourself to God by doing what is right.  1 Peter 4:19; Proverbs 3:5-6