July 8
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1 PETER 3
Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 4 but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. 5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. 7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. – 1 Peter 3:1-7
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1 PETER 3 WISE ADVICE FOR MEN AND WOMEN
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
This is a wise advice to all women who serve the Lord Jesus Christ
When you committed to serve the Lord, your life has been changed
You ought to clothe yourselves with the new nature given to you
Your old lives are now a thing of the past and you are now renewed
Do not be shallow and think only of external adornment to make yourself pretty
Let your inner beauty shine through; it is precious to God and this is real beauty
Wives, be gentle and submit to your own husbands as you would unto the Lord
Speak less for you can persuade him even if he is unbelieving without a word.
To all men who are servants of the Lord and have committed their lives to Jesus
Treat your wives with much care and love as you would a very precious treasure
Do not enslave them with your control and demands for power and authority
Instead serve them as you would your own selves for this shows grace
Honor them as you would your own bodies so that God will hear your prayers
Be understanding to them and do not disrespect them by ignoring their opinions
They are precious to the Lord as you also are the apple of God’s eyes
Protect them as you would your own lives because they’re made also in God’s image.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think men and women were given specific instructions here?