1 Peter 3:3 KJV [3] “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;”      If there has ever been a verse misused and abused in the New Testament, this would be one of them. Some take this verse out of context and teach that a woman should not wear a nice-looking dress, cut her hair, wear jewelry, or use makeup. Let me say that I do not object to women who hold to their convictions of plain dressing, wearing their hair in a bun, and …

1 Peter 3:2 KJV [2] “while they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.”      Sometimes, men are not the best at noticing the little things that their wives do. Observation is not high on the list of a working man, and he is often guilty of not paying attention to details. Every woman who loves her husband desires for him to notice her. She wants him to pay attention to the little things that matter to her.       I think this is a worthy desire of a wife, and as men, we should be more observant of our wives. We …

1 Peter 3:1 KJV [1] “Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;”       In our world today, teaching a wife to be submissive to her husband is not popular. The Women’s Rights movement has nearly destroyed this mindset in the past few generations. We do not have to look very far to see how it has caused problems in the home and society. They tell women they are equal to men and can do anything a …

1 Peter 2:25 KJV [25] “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.”      In the Old Testament, the sheep died for the shepherd, but in the New Testament, the Shepherd died for the sheep. Every sinner is like a sheep that has gone astray. They have wandered ignorantly in this dangerous world without knowing the destruction awaiting them. The Shepherd died for them and now searches for them out in this world to bring them safely into His fold.       The word bishop means “one who watches over or …

1 Peter 2:24 KJV [24]“who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”      The Jewish people did not crucify criminals but stoned them to death. The Romans were known for crucifixion. However, if the one crucified was a wicked individual, the Jews would hang their dead body on a tree until evening. That was a mark of shame and disgrace. When you think about our Lord dying on a tree, it gives us a greater perspective of the shame …

1 Peter 2:23 KJV  [23] “who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:”      The enemies of our Lord tried to provoke Him repeatedly. They wanted Jesus to respond to them in a way that would allow them to accuse Him. Their goal was to discredit His testimony so the people would reject Him. Jesus was much wiser than the religious leaders and was committed to the Father’s will.      The word reviled not only means to rebuke but also to abuse. We see this repeatedly …

1 Peter 2:22 KJV [22] “who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:”      When we think about this verse, we must remember that Peter spent a lot of time with Jesus. He walked with our Lord for over three years. He knew Jesus on a very personal level. Peter had closely studied the life of Christ. He saw Jesus daily and had many conversations with Him. Peter witnessed Jesus under the pressure of the religious circles of his day. He observed Him when He was under the pressure of the multitudes constantly surrounding Him to meet their …

1 Peter 2:21 KJV  [21] “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”      Peter reminds us that we should submit to those over us because we are saints who are to be like Jesus. Jesus Christ is the supreme example of both submission and suffering. Peter learned from his own experience that the people of God serve through suffering. He also learned to lead by suffering, which eventually leads to glory.       Think about how the Lord used these lessons in the life of Peter. …

1 Peter 2:20 KJV [20] “For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.”      Our verse gives us a contrast about suffering. The first part of this verse talks about suffering when we deserve it. The second part of this verse talks about suffering when we don’t deserve it. The best example of this would be in the life of David. He knew what it was to suffer because of his great …

1 Peter 2:19 KJV [19] “For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.”      What if your boss wanted you to lie for him or be dishonest in a financial wrongdoing? What is a Christian supposed to do in this situation? We must always be honest and refuse to do wrong, even if it means unpleasant consequences. We are to refuse to sin for the company’s sake or the benefit of our superiors.       Peter says that making the right choice could lead to suffering wrongfully. You may endure mistreatment because you have done …