Is it true: No harm if you do good or No eternal harm?
It is astonishing to hear Peter say, “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?” (1 Peter3:13). What could he possibly mean? No other book in the Bible addresses the issue of Christian, non-retaliating, unjust suffering more than 1 Peter. For example, This is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. (2:19) When you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. (2:20) Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. (3:9) If you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. (3:14) It is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil. (3:17) Rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. (1 Peter 4:13) If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are ble