Monthly Archives: July 2013

“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God” (1 Peter 2:16). I chose to use the words of our study writer concerning today’s verse.  “Grace grants us freedom—from sin, judgment … Continue reading →

“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme”  (1 Peter 2:13). We Christians possess dual citizenship. Citizenship in our present world requires that we submit to those in authority … Continue reading →

“Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation” (1 Peter 2:12). The Living Bible states this … Continue reading →

“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail”  (Proverbs 19:21 NLT). If a time-travel machine were real and available to me this morning, I’d like to take you for a quick jaunt back in time.  I’d set … Continue reading →

“They cried out to God during the battle, and God answered their prayer because they trusted him”  (1 Chronicles 5:20 NLT). I have to be reminded of verses like this on numerous occasions.  You see, I tend to take things … Continue reading →

“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:9). The NIV Bible reads this way, “Do not repay evil with evil or … Continue reading →

“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings” (1 Peter 2:1). If we are going to share grace with other believers, we will have to strip away all the evil things mentioned … Continue reading →