It Is Better
June 24, 2023
“It Is Better”
Blessings folk!
Read the passage again.
Give close attention to what we are told/called to do…
1 Pe 3:13-17
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed.
Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy,
always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered,
those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
For it is better to suffer for doing good,
if that should be God’s will,
than for doing evil.
ESV
Be zealous for what is good.
Suffer for righteousness sake.
Have not fear of those who seek to harm you.
Be not troubled.
In your heart honor Christ the Lord as holy.
Be prepared to explain the hope you have.
Explain with gentleness and respect.
Have a good conscience, even when slandered and reviled.
Have good behavior in Christ.
Do not do evil.
This is how we fight.
This is how we live.
This is how we manifest the Power and Presence of the Most High.
Impossible in the flesh.
Only in the Spirit!
Selah!