Read: 1 Peter 3:8-17
Do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled. — 1 Peter 3:14
Bible in a year:
2 Chronicles 25-27; John 16
Corporal Desmond Doss was the first conscientious objector to earn the Congressional Medal of Honour, the United States’ highest military award. A devout follower of Christ, Doss believed that it was not right for him to kill others, but he wanted to serve his country so he volunteered as a medic. During boot camp, his fellow soldiers ridiculed him for refusing to fire a rifle. They mocked him when he read his Bible and knelt beside his bunk at night to pray. But in combat, it was a different story.
During the World War II battle for Okinawa in May 1945, Doss repeatedly risked his life to rescue scores of wounded men. Through his unselfish actions, he earned the gratitude and respect of his former critics and of those whose lives he saved.
In the face of unjust criticism, Peter told his fellow Christians, “Even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled’” (1 Peter 3:14). He urged them to honour God in their hearts and be ready to give a respectful reply to anyone who asked about the hope within them (v.15).
May our response to a hurting world that’s often hostile to Christ be one that demonstrates God’s love. — David C. McCasland
We’re told to love the enemies
That in this life we face,
For showing love that’s not deserved
Reveals to them God’s grace. — Bosch
To return good for good is human; to return good for evil is divine.
ODB.ORG
Do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled. — 1 Peter 3:14
Bible in a year:
2 Chronicles 25-27; John 16
Corporal Desmond Doss was the first conscientious objector to earn the Congressional Medal of Honour, the United States’ highest military award. A devout follower of Christ, Doss believed that it was not right for him to kill others, but he wanted to serve his country so he volunteered as a medic. During boot camp, his fellow soldiers ridiculed him for refusing to fire a rifle. They mocked him when he read his Bible and knelt beside his bunk at night to pray. But in combat, it was a different story.
During the World War II battle for Okinawa in May 1945, Doss repeatedly risked his life to rescue scores of wounded men. Through his unselfish actions, he earned the gratitude and respect of his former critics and of those whose lives he saved.
In the face of unjust criticism, Peter told his fellow Christians, “Even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled’” (1 Peter 3:14). He urged them to honour God in their hearts and be ready to give a respectful reply to anyone who asked about the hope within them (v.15).
May our response to a hurting world that’s often hostile to Christ be one that demonstrates God’s love. — David C. McCasland
We’re told to love the enemies
That in this life we face,
For showing love that’s not deserved
Reveals to them God’s grace. — Bosch
To return good for good is human; to return good for evil is divine.
ODB.ORG
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The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
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