What does the Bible say about sacrifices and hardship?

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• Romans 12:1

  Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

• Hebrews 13:15-16

  [15] Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name. [16] But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

• 1 Peter 4:12-13

  [12] Beloved, don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you. [13] But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also you may rejoice with exceeding joy.

• 1 Peter 2:5

  You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

• 2 Timothy 2:3

  You therefore must endure hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

• James 1:2-4

  [2] Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. [4] Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

• Philippians 2:17

  Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.

• Mark 8:34-35

  [34] He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, "Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. [35] For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the Gospel's will save it.

• 1 Peter 1:6-7

  [6] Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, [7] that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ--

• Romans 5:3-5

  [3] Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; [4] and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope: [5] and hope doesn't disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

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