1 Peter 3:10-11
Welcome to Online Bible Studies
Today’s Bible verse is
1 Peter 3:10-11 (NIV)
10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. 11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
Let’s read the verse in context:
1 Peter 3:8-17 (NIV)
8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. 11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17 It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Today’s Quiet Time with God
I think you will enjoy today’s verse and context reading. It is filled with practical advice. “Whoever would love life and see good days”, something I think we all would like, “must keep his tongue from evil…”. How many times have our mouths gotten us into trouble? Speaking without thinking is always a bad idea. Instead, we need to seek and pursue peace. We are also told in the context reading that we need to be prepared to explain the reason for the hope we have, but we need to do this with gentleness and respect. We are also encouraged to live in harmony with one another by being sympathetic, compassionate and humble. Take some time today to thank God for the amazing wisdom in His Word. You will be blessed as you do!
Check out Fifteen Minutes With God
Check out our latest feature on God’s Daytimer, Fifteen Minutes With God. This is an opportunity for you to spend fifteen minutes with God by following the Lord’s Prayer as a model. Click here to go to the Fifteen Minutes With God page. This will help you to develop a consistent daily prayer time.
Check out Christian World News
As you end your quiet time don’t forget to check out what’s happening in the world. Click here to go to the Christian World News stories page. This will help you to direct your prayers more effectively.
Get a Free Subscription to God’s Daytimer
Come back tomorrow for another edition of Online Bible Studies. You should also sign up for either the Free RSS subscription or if you aren’t familiar with RSS, sign up for the free email subscription. That way whenever a new Bible Study is posted you will be notified. You can sign up at the top right of the page.
Check out the Christian Book Club
The Christian Book Club is a great site where you can get involved in an online Christian Book Club. A new book and discussion are started the 1st of every month. Come and join us for this month’s book. Click here to go to the Christian Book Club site.
Check out Internet Pastor Online
Internet Pastor Online is an interesting site where you can find answers to questions about the Bible and some advice for Christian living.
Check out Church Growth Consulting
Church Growth Consulting is a site for Pastors and Ministry Leaders about ways to advance the Kingdom of God and help to grow the Church.
Check out My Newbie Blog
If you would like to learn how to create a blog of your own then this would be a good site for you.
Filed Under: Online Bible Studies
