INHERIT A BLESSING
1 Peter 3:8-12
Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
For
“He who would love life
And see good days,
Let him refrain his tongue from evil,
And his lips from speaking deceit.
Let him turn away from evil and do good;
Let him seek peace and pursue it.
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
And His ears are open to their prayers;
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
Command With a Promise
Once again, Peter reminds us of how we should live our life and the promise of a blessing if we do so. So, what are we supposed to do to inherit this blessing? Be of one mind with other believers. Have compassion for one another. Love as brothers and sisters being tenderhearted and courteous, not returning evil for evil, reviling for reviling, but returning a blessing. This is what we are called to do. He provides this quote from Psalm 33: 13-17 to drive his point home with more guidance and a clear delineation between the righteous and the evil. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!
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