"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." 1 Peter 5:6 Peter starts out this final chapter of his letter telling the older people to not be a hard boss over the people. Then he tells the younger people to submit to the older people. Now he... Continue Reading →
1 Peter 4:12 No Surprises
"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you." 1 Peter 4:12 When everything in life is going just like a person wants, he is happy and content. When things start to go bad and everything is falling... Continue Reading →
1 Peter 4:7 Alert And Sober
"The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray." 1 Peter 4:7 After Peter talks about how the world will live in sin and the believer is not to live that way, he brings up the end being near. He was there when Jesus had... Continue Reading →
1 Peter 3:13-14 Doing The Right Thing
"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:13-14 Usually when a person does the correct thing, he does not have to suffer. No one goes... Continue Reading →
1 Peter 3:9 Paybacks
"Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing." 1 Peter 3:9 In this world getting even with someone is very common and accepted. Everyone wants to pay back some for what was done... Continue Reading →
