Verse of the Day 10/7

 

1 Peter 3:10  For

"Whoever desires to love life
    and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
    and his lips from speaking deceit;   English Standard Version (ESV)

Our country is based upon some guiding principles including "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness".  In this modern society this pursuit all to often is towards self gratification in such things as money, houses, cars, vacations, fine clothes and the best of food and drink.  It also can lead to headlong pursuit after drugs and sex.  Today's verse is timeless.  It is quoted from Psalm 34 in the Old Testament, a psalm of David who knew something of vain pursuits but also what it meant to follow hard after God.

 

When you look back in your life, to the good days, do you see these things or do you rather look back on times with family and friends?  Do you think of raising your children, raising them, nurturing and loving them and being loved in return?

The person who has these things in mind will be one who tends to speak the truth in love,  is not bent towards evil and deception, from deceitful motives.

 

As we head into the work week, may we keep this verse in mind.  May we "say nothing evil or hurtful; snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all we're worth".  May we "Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble."  May we pray for more of it from our leaders.

 

 

In Christ,
Mike

 

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1 Peter 3:10

The Message (MSG)

Suffering for Doing Good

^8-12 Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing.

Whoever wants to embrace life
    and see the day fill up with good,
Here's what you do:
    Say nothing evil or hurtful;
Snub evil and cultivate good;
    run after peace for all you're worth.
God looks on all this with approval,
    listening and responding well to what he's asked;
But he turns his back
    on those who do evil things.