We truly do not comprehend what our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ suffer in other parts of the world. Nor can we grasp the threat of losing our lives as those to whom Peter addressed his letters. Our daily lives generally involve resisting temptations to satisfy ourselves; from our perspective, only risking "inconsequential" harm to others.
But for those whose life is at risk for obedience to Christ Peter writes, "If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed; but on your part He is glorified" (1 Peter 4:4).
Though we do not suffer to the extent of the persecuted church, we are faced with difficult choices. God is glorified as we refuse to choose the easy way out and follow godly counsel.
