Arm Yourself with the Mind of Christ

Before surgery, most people ask the doctor what kind of pain they will experience after surgery, and what will be the recovery time. This helps them to mentally prepare for what lies ahead.

In this passage, Peter is helping the believers to prepare their minds for suffering. They are to do this by reflecting on Christ's attitude towards suffering. In the first place, Christ knew that He was going to suffer, and He willingly embraced it...