Date: 07-23-2020

Title: Simple Instructions

(S) cripture:
    1 Peter 3:10-12 (NASB) For, “THE ONE WHO DESIRES LIFE, TO LOVE AND SEE GOOD DAYS, MUST KEEP HIS TONGUE FROM EVIL AND HIS LIPS FROM SPEAKING DECEIT. 11 “HE MUST TURN AWAY FROM EVIL AND DO GOOD; HE MUST SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT. 12 “FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE TOWARD THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER, BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL.”

(O) bservation:
    Peter is using instructions from the Psalm 34 (the NASB uses all caps when quoting from OT) to tell believers how to live. These are simple and direct. They are easy to understand and yet are profound in their impact on our lives.

(A) pplication:
    Today I want my speech and attitude to glorify Christ. It is the only way to experience the abundant Life that He has for us as believers. There is no place for lies and demeaning and evil speech. Those reveal a heart that is far from God. I want to seek peace in the midst of some conflict. Today I will pursue righteousness.

(P) rayer:
    Lord, use me today. Help me to keep my tongue in check, and only speak words that edify and build up the body of Christ. Amen