Lesson 4986

 (Lesson 4986) (09-25-25) 1st Peter 2:17-25 

  Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.  For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 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. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 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. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Peter calls us to live with respect, patience, and faithfulness. We are told to honor everyone, love the brotherhood of man and fear God. Workers are urged to submit to their bosses, not only when they are kind but even when they are harsh, because enduring unjust suffering for a clean conscience toward God is commendable. If a person suffers for doing wrong, there is no credit, but if they endure suffering for doing good, it is pleasing to God. Peter points to Christ as the example: He suffered without sin, did not even attempt to retaliate, and committed Himself to God who is the righteouns judge. Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross so we could die to sin and live to eternal righteousness through Him. ~