You
know that you were called to a life that does not repay evil with evil, nor insult
for insult. You have been made heir to blessing. That is your calling; to be a
blessing, no matter what others do to you. (1 Peter 3:9)
Do you think Peter recalled the events of
the garden on the night Judas betrayed Jesus as he gave this advice to his
readers? Clearly, this memory was on his mind (1 Peter 2: 20-23) as he
recounted those events earlier in his letter. In the garden, Jesus both told
Peter the truth of submission and He modeled it. If your people are to obey in
the face of evil, you must do the same.
“No
matter what,” is very broad. Peter says essentially, “Focus on being a blessing
to others. Ignore anything else that may distract you.” The first part of this
passage speaks the truth, and the second explains why. You can imagine how
Peter must often have lived the advice he gave. He stated this truth so
clearly, and with such certainty and authority.
Live your life today as Jesus, then Peter have
counseled. Share this truth with your people, so that they too may bless
others.
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