1 Peter
1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1:14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
1:17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning [here] in fear:
1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by tradition from your fathers;
1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
"...pass the time of your sojourning here in fear..."
This is one of my favorite passages. It reminds me not to get caught up in the silliness, stupidity, and vanity that seems to be so prevalent in the modern 'church' these days. "Fear" is an interesting word here. In what ways do you think this fear might differ from the fear of those who have no glorious hope? When I read this verse, the idea of deep appreciation comes to mind. Perhaps also discuss the idea of what being a sojourner might entail.
1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1:14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
1:17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning [here] in fear:
1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by tradition from your fathers;
1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
"...pass the time of your sojourning here in fear..."
This is one of my favorite passages. It reminds me not to get caught up in the silliness, stupidity, and vanity that seems to be so prevalent in the modern 'church' these days. "Fear" is an interesting word here. In what ways do you think this fear might differ from the fear of those who have no glorious hope? When I read this verse, the idea of deep appreciation comes to mind. Perhaps also discuss the idea of what being a sojourner might entail.
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