1 Peter 3:9-12 "God's Ear is Toward the Righteous"

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.”

Video Notes:

The way of God is contrary to that of our sinful nature and the world. Don’t hate and retaliate against those who mistreat you. Bless them (with love, prayer, respect, and the Gospel). We do what God has done.
In this we are blessed.
There are also actually very practical effects as well (honey attracts more than vinegar)
Psalm 34:12-16
The Psalmist starts with a question, “What man is there who desire life, etc.” Peter gives the answer, “you Christians”. You desire life, etc.
Even in the forgiven and saved state that we are in, we should try to avoid sin and instead pursue righteousness and peace. This is who you are (Romans 6:1-4)
Who are the righteous and who are the evil? Romans 3:21-22
This brings us back to verse 9

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

1 Peter 3:9-12 "God's Ear is Toward the Righteous"

Video Notes:

Faith Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel, FL serving Lutz, Zephyrhills, Land O’ Lakes, and New Tampa, FL