Husbands - Men - GET RIGHT!!

Good morning everyone! Another great day to praise Jesus Christ our LORD! I know this day will be better than yesterday, and tomorrow will be better than today. Okay, we talked to the women yesterday, men, your turn today.

1 Peter 3:8-9 "Finally, 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, and he will bless you for it."

Okay, this study is longer than yesterdays. Peter lists 5 key elements that should characterize any group of believers: 1) ONE MIND -pursuing the same goals; 2)SYMPATHY - being responsive to others' needs; 3)LOVE-seeing and treating each other as brothers and sisters; 4)TENDERNESS-being affectionately sensitive and caring; and 5)HUMILITY- being willing to encourage one another and rejoice in each other's successes. These five qualities go a long way toward helping believers serve God effectively.

God chose Peter and others to show what a difference true faith makes in the real world. So here the once rash, belligerent, domineering, and arrogant Peter bears witness to skeptical people. LET YOUR LIFE BE EVIDENCE OF GOD'S TRUTH. Let your pride become humility ad your insensitivity give way to genuine affection for others.

In our world of sin, it is often deemed acceptable by some to tear people down verbally or to get back at them if we feel hurt. Peter, remembering Jesus' teaching to turn the other cheek encourages his readers to pay back wrongs with a blessing, such as praying for the offenders.

In God's kingdom, revenge is unacceptable behavior, as is insulting a person, no matter how indirectly it is done. Rise above getting back at those who hurt you. Instead of reacting angrily to these people, pray for them. Thank you for reading with me today. May your example be exemplary!! Love you all!!

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny