Loving Life 1 Peter 3:8-12
Loving The Brethren (8) Be harmonious (likeminded) Division never accomplishes any good Tension makes people unhappy Remember we DO have common ground (Rom. 15:5-6; Col. 3:15-16) Having compassion (being sympathetic) A certain sensitivity (Rom. 12:15) Sympathy and selfishness do not co-exist
Tenderhearted (kindhearted) Ensuring we do not become callous Interaction (Col. 3:12-13) Humble-minded From a perfect standard (1 Peter 2:21) Not about “self” (Phil. 2:3-4)
Control The Tongue (9-10) Potential of hurt to one’s self and to others (James 3:5-8) The tongue is a perplexing paradox (James 3:9-12)
Leave Evil Alone (11a) Evil CAN be identified (Heb. 5:14) Evil has a negative influence (1 Cor. 15:33)
Look For Peace (11b) It is possible to be a “peacemaker” (Matt. 5:9) It is peace with God (Rom. 5:1)
Pray To God (12) Antidote for anxiety (Phil. 4:6-7) Safeguard against discouragement (Lk. 18:1)
Loving the brethren Controlling the tongue Leaving evil alone Looking for peace Praying to God