1 Peter 3:1-7
Reflect
There are so many layers to these seven verses, and the conversation could go in many different directions. One of the emphases in the passage is the priorities of the heart rather than the external—a theme consistent throughout Scripture.
The temptation, in this context, is for the wife to be distracted by external adornments that seemingly give value and beauty to a person. However, priority must be given to the intrinsic and imperishable beauty of the person’s heart. The inner qualities will have a long-lasting impact compared to everything else.
For the husband, the call to view his wife as more than an object or a partner but as a fellow heir is significant. This does not diminish the wife’s value but strengthens it. It is further emphasized by the underscoring of the husband’s care for and protection towards the wife. In every way, he is to treat her with honour.
As we navigate our relationships, especially marriages in this case, we must prioritize the development of inner qualities. May our interactions be marked by grace, humility, and genuine care for one another, reflecting the transformative power of Christ's love within our lives.
Apply
In what way are you showing honour to those around you?
How are you helping develop those inner qualities in others?
Pastor Nathanael
Pray
- Pray for our childcare team, the children and their families this week. Pray for the Director, Angie Clark.
- Pray for our Lead Team Pastor, Terry Okken and his family.
- Pray for our Missions Ministry Assistant, Oleksandr Lushchyk.