Peter addresses Christians across the Roman Empire, encouraging them amid various degrees of suffering. He emphasises the imperishable inheritance believers have in Christ, urging them to stand firm in their faith despite trials. God uses suffering to refine and strengthen faith, just as Jesus faced opposition and was exalted by God. Believers are called to live holy, humble lives, resisting the devil and casting their anxieties on God. The hope of eternal salvation should shape every aspect of their lives, prompting them to invest in what is eternally valuable. By focusing on their eternal inheritance, believers can endure present sufferings with the assurance of future glory.
