1 Peter 4:9 KJV [9] “Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” It is shocking to see someone who claims to be a child of God hold a grudge against another brother, but I understand that none of us are above it. I realize that my flesh is capable of harboring ill feelings toward another brother just as quickly as others. I also take into consideration those who may have been victims of abuse and that it may take years for them to overcome the trauma of their past. We all know God’s grace is sufficient, and it is …
“Keep It at the Top of Your List”
1 Peter 4:8 KJV [8] “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” Peter reminds us that charity should be at the top of every Christian’s list. If we are going to be remembered for anything, it should be for displaying the love of Christ. May the Lord help us to show charity to those who need it the most. It is easy to love those who love us back, but what about those who do us wrong? True charity does not pick and choose, but it is unconditional. Charity is …
“Let’s Be Serious About It”
1 Peter 4:7 KJV [7] “But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” Peter admonishes the believer to be sober in this verse. In other words, we need to be serious about the Christian life. This does not mean that we cannot enjoy life or that we have to live in gloom and doom. The Lord wants us to have the fullness of joy because He knows that the joy of the Lord is our strength. However, we must be conscious of the hour in which we are living. We …