Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 Nothing is a more compelling witness than the love and unity that Christians exhibit toward each other, and nothing is more disturbing or disruptive to the unity of the body than Christians who […]

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. 1 Peter 4:7 During World War II, Winston Churchill encouraged and supported the people of Britain through endless dark hours. He made many memorable statements and speeches, but one rings particularly apt here. He was speaking to Parliament just […]

But remember that they will have to face God, who stands ready to judge everyone, both the living and the dead. 1 Peter 4:5 Some of you have discovered that your close friends have changed now that you’re in Christ. Regarding that, let me first warn you, and then I want to commend you. First, […]

Of course, your former friends are surprised when you no longer plunge into the flood of wild and destructive things they do. So they slander you. 1 Peter 4:4 While we may live in this foreign land, far from our ultimate home, we live for the will of God. As a result, there is a […]

So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin. You won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do […]

Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! 1 Peter 3:17 When unjust suffering seems unbearable, remember the crucifixion. I know you’ve heard that before, but it is something we cannot be reminded of too often. It can be a wonderful comfort. […]

The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right, And his ears are open to their prayers. But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12 Our response to unfairness, as with all other issues, is based on our perspective—the particular vantage point from which we look at […]

All of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, […]

He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, The Guardian of your souls. 1 Peter 2:24–25 […]