Hope In Exile

God Blesses the Humble

By Keith Davis, July 21, 2024

What Submission Is All About:

We Are All In

  • “Finally, all of you should be of one mind.” -1 Peter 3:8 NLT 

Put Above

Compassion for Others:

  • “Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted and keep a humble attitude.” -1 Peter 3:8 NLT

Blessings for Others:

  • “Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing.” -1 Peter 3:9 NLT

God’s Calling On Our Lives

  • “That is what God has called you to do….” -1 Peter 3:9 NLT

God Living “…and he will grant you his blessing. For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days….” -1 Peter 3:9-10 NLT

  • Be honest: “keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.” -1 Peter 3:10 NLT

  • Leave Evil Behind: “Turn away from evil and do good.” -1 Peter 3:11 NLT

  • Be Peaceful: “Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” 1 Peter 3:11 NLT

“The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.” -1 Peter 3:12 NLT