This passage from 1 Peter talks about salvation. The first few verses talk about how the Holy Spirit was sent to share the Good News of Christ’s eventual return to the apostles and followers so that they would in turn share the message with us. The Holy Spirit remains with us to serve as our guide to holy living.
What does “holy living” mean? As God’s children, we should always put His desires above our own desires. Just as children should obey their parents who know what’s best for them, we must obey God, who knows what’s best for us. Even though he sacrificed his Son who died for our sins, that doesn’t give us permission to live as we please with no regards to sin, or how those sinful actions impact others.
I like to make lists and set goals for myself for my career, health, and life in general. This passage reminded me that my relationship with God should be a greater priority than any other goal I set for myself. We’re human, so we make mistakes, and aren’t perfect, but as long as we do our best to live by God’s moral standards, His judgment will be fair and just.
Verse 17 says: “And remember that the Heavenly Father to whom you pray, has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do…” This is my favorite verse in the passage because it says that it doesn’t really matter who you are or what you look like. It matters how you live your life. We’re all unique, and at different stages in our lives, but we all should set a common goal to follow the life path that God intends for us.
In this time of reflection, what are some ways that you are striving to live up to the standards of holy living that God has sent to us?
Written by Holly Mabry
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