July 15
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1 PETER 5
So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” – 1 Peter 5:1-5
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1 PETER 5 CLOTHE YOURSELVES WITH HUMILITY
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
As children of God, we are commanded to follow Christ’s example
Though he was God, he didn’t claim it for himself when he became human
He sacrificed his own life so that we can go against sin and all the world system
The world wants us to boast of all the things we can do or accomplish
But the kingdom of God is opposite to all of the world’s dictates
Therefore, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
All you chosen by God who belong to him, be obedient to follow him
He wants all his children to be like Jesus, humble and subservient
Wear humility at all times so that you will do what is right
Do not forget the sacrifice on the cross that we received from Christ
Submit to all authority over you as you would submit to the Lord
Rebuke one another in gentleness and love so you can triumph over the world.
To all the elders and those given authority by God, exhort and rebuke your flock
You were given responsibility to teach and lead the people of God
Make sure you exercise your authority with humility and genuine love
Because you will be accountable to God for how you lead his flock
Live holy lives so that you will be an example for others to follow
This way, you are ensuring that they’re in the right path and don’t fall out.
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REFLECTION
• Why is humility a very important trait that we ought always to wear as Christians?