#29
1Peter 4:3-19
In all this, (1Peter 4:1-2) they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you;
but they will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God.
{{{ when you except Christ and your Lord repent and turn from your sins, those of the world will stand up against you, treat you badly and accuse you,
But they will give account of their ways before the Lord and be judged for their actions.
The gospel has been shared with the just and the unjust, the unjust choice to deny the Lord and to turn away from His love, and are considered to be dead. Upon the judgment of GOD in the end then their spirit will live throughout eternity in the pit of hell that has been prepared by GOD for them. }}}
4:7 The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.
{{ Because the end of all things we now know is upon us it is important our prayers are heard by the Father (God) to accomplish this as followers of Christ Jesus, we must live in sound judgment and with a sober spirit, the only way this can be accomplished is to be in the word of God, and allowing the Holy Spirit to teach us and direct our path. Sound judgment does not come from the world nor its ways, there is noting from this world that produced a sober spirit.
The term sober literally means
“free from intoxicating influences.”
To be sober means to not allow ourselves to be influenced by anything that leads us away from God’s truth and sound judgment.
Sobriety is a state of being.
To be vigilant means “to keep careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.”
Vigilance requires action.
A vigilant person actively pays attention to what is asking for his attention and what affects his heart and mind.
We must keep a clear be sober of mind as we vigilantly keep watch over our lives and the world around us. }}
4:8
Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.
Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
{{{ Love is spoken of by Christ in so much of the Bible,
Christ Jesus love is so important to Father God, Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit that we are told the first and foremost commandment is concerning love and the second is like it.
We are to love the Lord our GOD with all our heart, mind and spirit, and we are to love each other as we love ourselves.
As a believer in and follower of Christ Jesus our character is to be that of intense emotion concerning love,
love toward GOD and our fellow believers and mankind in general.
We are to put the needs of our fellow believers over the desires of our own.
We are of no more value than those who walk beside us on our journey to the small gate.
Love is an action not a feeling.
If our heart is set to fulfill what we have been directed to accomplish, our love will grow and only then we will be able to fully achieve a live lived in true love.
True love is action 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 answers the question, “What is love”
Answer:
Love is patient, kind, not jealous it does not brag, is not arrogant, does not act unbecomingly, it does not seek its own way, is not easily provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, true love played out does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; true love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
These are the actions attitude and behavior, the desire of those seeking to obey GODs word and live out true love, Love puts up with a lot, without complaining.
Aways willing to the best for others rather than self. Just as Jesus was willing to be sacrificed for our sin so that we may life with Him in Heaven throughout eternity. Jesus is love and we are to be like Jesus, so we are to be love to the world as Jesus is and shows love toward us. }}}
1Co 13:8 ¶ Love never fails;
{{{ in the eyes of man true love is a sing of weakness, but in the eyes of Father God, Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit; Love is straight. True love never fails! }}}
13:8 Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away.
For we know in part and we prophesy in part;
but when the perfect comes (that is when the Lord returns), the partial will be done away.
When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.
For now, we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.
But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.
1Pe 4:12
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange things were happening to you;
but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.
If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed,
but is to glorify God in this name. For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
AND IF IT IS WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER?
Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.
{{{ as Believers in and Followers of Christ, we also will share in the Sufferings of Christ, When you do right the world will hate you just as it hates the Lord.
And we are to count it all joy, for doing what is right will be a blessing in the end, doing following the commandments of Father God and our Lord Jesus, our reward will come after He has returned for His true and faithful ones.
Christ Jesus has told us He will never leave nor forsake us. And by obeying the commandments set before us we will have love for our fellow man, a love that supersedes all other, fillings, actions or beliefs of any and all mankind. }}}
take the time to learn love,
take the next 20 day and prates being patient with those you come in contact with each day.