Peter now goes on to write about how we as believers can live a life totally committed to Christ. The key is found in verse 15, “But in your hearts…
Devotions
Live in Harmony
Peter now gives some general instructions for all believers. He begins by encouraging all believers to be like-minded, sympathetic, loving, comp…
Free in Christ
Peter now urges believers to submit to all authorities, whether the persons exercising authority are believers or not. Since Nero had just come…
The Outcome of Favoritism
Favoritism or partiality have devastating consequences. When we look back on biblical history, we discover that Abraham favored Isaac over Ishmael…
Judge Not
In John 7, we find Jesus teaching in the temple courts during the Feast of Tabernacles. We find that the Jews who had gathered for the feast were…
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
Proverbs 24:23-25 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in...
No Room For Partiality
The book of Deuteronomy is a reminder to Israelites of all the laws and instructions that God had given them. Moses is getting ready to pass on…
The Top of the List
Today we will wrap up a weeklong look at pride. I know for some that this has been a difficult topic to look at. But I do believe it is important…
The Impact of Pride
So far, we have looked at acknowledging the reality of pride, the source of pride and the consequences of pride. Today we will look at the by-product…
No Room for Pride
So far this week, we have acknowledged the reality of pride and the source of pride. Today, we will look at the consequences of pride. We are to…
The Heart of the Issue
Yesterday we looked at the importance of acknowledging the reality of pride. Today we will look at the importance of acknowledging the source of…