“The Right Path”

1 Peter 3:11 KJV [11] “Let him eschew evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and ensue it.”      As believers, we have a command to avoid evil. That means we should avoid it at all costs and on all levels. God does not want us to flirt with the evil of this world. His Word commands us to come out from among them and be separate. After salvation, we are to live our lives separated from this world. We no longer love the things we used to love, and we no longer hate the things we used to hate. …

“Treating the Brethren Right”

(Part Three) 1 Peter 3:10 KJV [10] “For He that will love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:”      In this verse, God gives believers the formula for loving life and seeing good days. It has nothing to do with circumstances, riches, or an easy way of life. It has everything to do with a man’s spirit and self-control. If we treat our brethren right and refrain our tongue from evil, then we will have great joy and live free from bitterness and anger. The word “guile” …

“Treating the Brethren Right”

(Part Two) 1 Peter 3:9 KJV  [9] “not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”      We are never to retaliate toward another brother in Christ. Even if you believe that a brother is spreading stories about you that are not true, just let him talk and stay silent. God will take care of you and them in the end. We are never to return evil for evil. It is never right to drag another brother’s name through the mud, even if he is …

“Treating the Brethren Right”

(Part One) 1 Peter 3:8 KJV [8] “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:”      When the Lord saves us, He does not leave us where He found us but brings us out of the world and into the family of God. What a wonderful feeling to know that we have a Heavenly Father who cares for us and that we have brothers and sisters in Christ to fellowship with here on earth. We can draw strength from each other as we labor together for Him.       The problem …

“The Helpful Husband”

1 Peter 3:7 KJV [7] “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”       In this chapter, Peter has much to say to the wife, but now he turns his attention to the husband. What he has to say to the man of the house may not be as lengthy, but it is just as important. In this verse, he gives instructions to the husband that will bring blessings to him and his wife …