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...
1 Peter 3:5 – Exemplary Holy Women
For in this manner, in the past, the holy women who were hoping in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, Truth to Learn The example of proper adornment is in the Old Testament women. Behind the Words The Greek word hagiai, is translated here as...
1 Peter 3:4 – Great Inward Value
but let it be the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great value in the presence of God. Truth to Learn God places great value on a humble and quiet spirit. Behind the Words The expression, “the...
1 Peter 3:3 – Simple Adornment
Do not let your adornment be merely external—such as arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fancy clothing Truth to Learn Our outward appearance reflects the attitude of our heart. Behind the Words The word “let” is an interesting word. In English we often give this word the...