July 9
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1 PETER 3
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit;
11 let him turn away from evil and do good;
let him seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” – 1 Peter 3:8-12
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A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
Do you love the Lord and desire to have his eyes upon you?
Therefore, do not conform to this world but have your minds renewed
Be gracious and humble and do not let envy or malice enter your hearts
Love your brothers and sisters in Christ and never give in to evil desires
Pursue peace like you would a very prized possession
Do not take it for granted for it will bring much calm and resolutions.
Love the Lord with all your heart, your mind and your soul
Make time to be with the Lord by hungering for his word
Do not ever desire to have all that the world offers
It is corrupt you and make you do all things that are evil
Keep faithful to him alone as he is steadfast in his love
If you allow sin to enslave you, he won’t pay attention to you.
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REFLECTION
• Why must a Christian pay much attention in avoiding evil as these verses tell us?
• Why is it important for us to stay in the course of righteousness according to these verses?
• What were the instructions here so that the Lord’s eyes will be on you?