But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; Truth to Learn Standing firm in your faith is more important than giving in to the...
1 Peter 3:14 – Unlikely Suffering
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled." Truth to Learn We probably won’t suffer for behaving the way God expects us to. But if we do, we are fortunate, and we should not be afraid. ...
1 Peter 3:11 – In Pursuit of Peace
Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. Truth to Learn Peter commands us to turn completely away from evil, doing good instead. He also admonishes us to pursue peace with a vengeance. Behind the Words The words “turn away” are...
1 Peter 3:13 – Zealous Followers
And who is he who harms you if you are eager to do good? Truth to Learn The real lesson for today is, let us live our lives as examples of the goodness of God, knowing that He is watching over us. In doing so, we can truly give God...
1 Peter 3:12 – Blessing Eyes, Condemning Face
Because the eyes of the lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the lord is against those who do evil." Truth to Learn God is watching over and listening to His righteous children, but He frowns on those who aren’t....
1 Peter 3:10 – Innocent Language
For the one determined to love life and to see good days, let him stop his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking guile. Truth to Learn The way we speak and the things we say will have an effect on the way we live. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 3:9 – Blessings for Insults
not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary blessing, because you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. Truth to Learn The proper response when someone insults you is to bless them. Behind the Words The word translated “returning” is the...
1 Peter 3:8 – Christ-Like Attributes
Finally, all of you be like minded, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; Truth to Learn God has specific expectations regarding how we are to treat each other. Behind the Words The construction of this verse is very interesting. He says “Finally,” summing...
1 Peter 3:7 – Understanding Co-Heirs
Husbands, in the same way, dwelling together with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the gracious gift of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. Truth to Learn Though our wives are our equal, joint heirs of God,...
1 Peter 3:6 – Sarah’s Example
as Sarah was obedient to Abraham, calling him sir, whose daughters you are doing good and fearing no terror. Truth to Learn Sarah is Peter’s example of a wife who is submissive to her husband. Behind the Words The word translated “obedient” is the Greek word, hupakouō, which literally...