Interpretation of the Bible / 1 Peter 3:9

Have you noticed that the theme of love is a recurring theme in Peter's letters? Not just God's love for us, but our love for others. Peter had to learn this lesson himself, and he had a hard time learning it! How patient Jesus was with him!

As the whole law is summed up in love, so all human relationships are conducted in love. This applies to every believer and every aspect of life.

A famous physician made a list of the various emotions that cause illness in humans, such as fear, disappointment, anger, resentment, hatred, envy, and jealousy. The doctor said that the only antidote that can save people from destruction against these powerful forces is LOVE.

What is Christian love? It is keeping silent when your words can hurt. It is patience when your neighbor is rude. When a scandal breaks out, he remains deaf. It is consideration for the problems of others. And it is courage when disaster strikes.

This admonition must have meant a lot to Peter himself, because he once tried to fight the enemies of Christ with a SWORD.

Before his conversion, another Apostle Paul used every means possible to oppose Christianity. But when he gave himself to Christ, Paul never used HUMAN WEAPONS to fight God's battles. When Peter and the apostles were persecuted, they relied on prayer and the power of God, not on their own wisdom or strength.

We must act with mercy, because that is how God treats us.