We go through life comparing ourselves to others, whether we like it or not. Don’t be mistaken, there are actually good reasons to compare. Not to compete but to complete. We strive to be a good man. We attempt to be transformed by the renewing of our mind and we strive to be the man…
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the…
1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have…
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the…
It will happen to the best, and the worst. Life does not exist without it. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God,…
The whole idea of applying rules and putting expectations on ourselves is no different than any religion. Whether it is Muslim, Islam or other religions, it is the concept of finding out what we lack and doing certain things to be better. Except with Christianity, the significant difference is that when you our a true…
Peter has spent the first two chapters and into this third chapter giving the principles of submission to authority, now he gets to this section and gives us practical applications. Have you ever been confronted by someone where they say “that is so not Christ like!”. Do we fully know what that represents? Or is…
As men, many times we feel judged by our ability to be accepted. We are only okay if others think or indicate we are okay. That is actually a desire of our heart and soul. We seek love and approval, and in this world the opportunity to experience life with another person consumes us. It…
After last weeks discussion of context, we hope we don’t have to go into context of the context, but if you need a quick refresher, I would suggest brief yourself on last weeks message, title True Christianity. The summary is that Christianity is not just an addition to our worldly life. It turns everything upside…