Godly Living

1 Peter 3: always an interesting read.

1. Key words and phrases – wives, be submissive to your own husbands, disobedient to the word, won without a word, chaste and respectful behavior, adornment, hidden person of the heart, imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, precious in God’s sight. Husbands be understanding, show her honor, prayers will not be hindered. All of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted and humble in spirit, not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, give a blessing. Keep the tongue from evil, lips from deceit, do good vice evil, seek peace, suffering for doing good is a good thing. Be gentle and reverent, keep a good conscience if you are slandered. Obviously there is a lot here. And then there is verse 21 where it says: baptism now saves you – resulting in tons of argument and controversy.
2. What does it say is pretty self explantory
3. So is the meaning for much of it – at least for the scope of this brief post.
4. How does this apply and what will I do about it? This always where the rubber meets the road. Here’s an example: problems with others, especially your spouse, can hinder your prayers. Here’s another: why is respect such a huge deal to men?

Have a blessed day!