What jumps out?
Verse 12: "Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. "
Why?
While it's not all about our works, we are known by our actions! What kind of an influence am I?
Application:
I want my actions and attitudes to influence people towards a relationship with Christ!
Area of development:
Passing the hope of Christ to others.
Today's Prayer:
May my life be a shining light leading others to You! Amen.
1 Peter 3:
What jumps out?
Verses 3-5a: "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful."
Why and Application(combined today):
Dressing nicely and taking care in my appearance is not wrong but it should not be my focus. True beauty comes from having the Spirit of Christ within me. True beauty comes when my attitude and heart reflects the nature of Christ Jesus.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. " Galatians 5: 22, 23
Area of development:
Building a love relationship with Christ.
Passing the hope of Christ to others.
Today's Prayer:
May my heart and attitudes reflect Your beauty! Amen.
**Care to join me this week? Read 1 Peter 2 and 3 and share your insights in the comments! If you'd like to post your insights on your blog, just leave a link to that post in the comments of this one.
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