1Peter 2: 17-19
Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor. Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.
Of course these verses are in no way read as any sort of support or positive recognition of slavery. We all know how wrong slavery is and was. But the sentiment regarding honor rings true in any setting where we are required to submit to authority. "Honor the emperor." Honor God. We need to respect the fact that in many cases, some other person has authority over us in an immediate sense. But this does not change the fact that God has the ultimate authority. If earthly authority punishes us for honoring God, God always has our back.
Father God, you are the ultimate master of my every breath. I try to honor authority, but sometimes resort to complaints and passive-aggressive moves. That is not following Jesus. I will try to internalize these verses and their lesson for me. Amen
Becky, transforming
1 Peter 2:17-19
Show proper respect to everyone. Love the brotherhood of believers Fear God Honor the king. Salves submit yourselves to your masters with all respect not only to those who are good and considerate but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.
As Christians we will suffer at times and for various reasons. We will suffer differently in many instances. Complaining , murmuring about other people , speaking angrily using jealous words will give us a feeling of defeat. We can also suffer in godly ways ,ways that will bring honor to him. this chapter is an encouragin…
1 Peter 2: 17-19 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor. Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.
This passage has been a challenge for me. What I feel it tells me is to fear God, honor parents, revere friends and obey the laws of the land. In honoring God in these ways, I will be able to lead a good life as a Christian and by my actions, show the people…
1 Peter 2:17-19
I suppose there is some poetic, hidden meaning in these verses, but I can only see what is written. I could never honor or respect a master. No more than I could respect an emperor who was destroying my country. Honor should be reserved for those who deserve it. Unfortunately, there aren’t many on that list, so I’ll concentrate on honoring God.
Dear Lord, thank you for sending your Son and Spirit so that I have a better understanding about who deserves honor. Amen.
1Peter 2: 17-19 “Showing proper respect” seemed to come to a crashing cultural halt in the turbulent decade that was the 1960s. We continue to reap the whirlwind to this day. Far from bearing up to the pain of unjust suffering, there are those who want their designated enemy to be fired, humiliated, ostracized or otherwise cancelled for merely disagreeing with them. Christians have the opportunity to show a more excellent way. Showing proper respect does not equate to being a doormat or whipping boy. There are respectful ways to have and express opposing opinions. My professional mentor was fond of saying (often), “Tom, it is always possible to agree to disagree without being disagreeable.” Mutual respect honors both parties and…