Is hypocrisy endemic in our leadership?
Hypocrisy is pretense to being what one really is not, especially the pretense of being a better person than one …
Tag Archives: 1 Peter 2
What is the proper response to human authorities? Are they are to be obeyed by everyone?
Everything we do should be for the glory of the Master Jesus and the good of His reign [kingdom]! Peter …
Is love and respect important to God?
The apostle Peter summarizes the Bible’s teaching on respect in his first Epistle. Our mission as disciples is clear. Show …
Is our intent to deceive others?
Pretense is the purposeful deception of others, usually for the sake of our own interest, safety or pride. Scripture condemns …
What is the purpose of a church?
Should we be concerned about the use of the word “church“? It is possible that to many believers and unbelievers …
Is patience important in enduring life’s circumstances and sufferings?
I hate pain. I try to avoid suffering, I hate being poor and I don’t go out of my way …
Should we make a clean sweep? Should we call in the expert, Jesus?
So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …
Should we make a clean sweep? Should we call in the expert, Jesus?
So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …
“Governors as sent by God for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.” ~Apostle Peter
God is clear. I must recognize that authority comes from God. This is a foundational principle. I am challenged by …
“Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word.” ~Apostle Peter
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing …
“To this you were called, because the Messiah suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” ~Apostle Peter
I am to show respect to everyone. It starts with the fear of God. It continues with love of my …
“The Messiah also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth.” ~Apostle Peter
Peter challenges me to follow the example of Jesus. Peter knows. Peter learned directly from our Master Jesus. Jesus has …
Slave — Whose slave are you? God’s? Sin’s?
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
Self-Denial — Is it a requirement of following Jesus the Messiah?
There is much to be said about self denial and the scripture repeats this theme over and over. Jesus is …
Church — What is God’s purpose for the called out assembly of disciples?
I’m concerned about the use of the word church. I think to believers and unbelievers it either connotes a building …
Respect — It leads to Godly living
The apostle Peter summarizes the Bible’s teaching on respect in his first Epistle. My mission is clear. Show proper respect …
Magnify God — By Honoring Him
Giving glory to God through worship and through upright living. God’s people are exhorted to praise him and to bring …
Pretense — God’s People Must rid Themselves of Pretense
Pretense is the purposeful deception of others by myself, usually for the sake of my own interest, safety or pride. …
Goodness — God is pleased with the good works of his people
How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer it …
Patience — It’s importance in enduring life’s circumstances and sufferings
I hate pain. I try to avoid suffering, I hate being poor and I don’t go out of my way …
“So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk.” ~Apostle Peter
The culture of this world is full of malice, pretense, envy and hurting others. It can fill my life with …
“So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk.” ~~Apostle Peter
So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …
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