Use the strength God gave you to WORK!!! Follow the Leader: 1 Peter 4:8–11 Man Card Study
Use the strength God gave you to WORK!!! Follow the Leader: 1 Peter 4:8–11 Man Card Study
1 Peter 4:8–11
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies — in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Quite a bit there. Just surveying the passage we see that Paul starts with showing everyone sincere love. Then he gets more practical and says to show hospitality without complaining. You’ve been given a gift, use what you have.
This informs what a Christian man is. Someone who shows love and kindness to everyone around him. A Godly man uses the gifts God gave him to serve others. Using his words and actions to better the lives around him.
Don’t complain, be welcoming, serve others; this is how we bring glory to God. This is how we use our lives to glorify the Lord.
It’s important to remember that your strength is not your own. Your skills, knowledge, strength, and abilities are all gifts from God.
I know it’s hard to serve your family when you’re tired, sore, or just don’t wanna. It’s okay to rest when necessary, but make sure you’re not copping out.
Use what He gave you.
Tell me what you think? Am I wrong? What are some ways you serve your family?
God Speed.