I Peter 3, Communication

 

I Peter 3, Communication

Peter is directing this lesson mostly to husbands and wives but one of the problems we all face is communication, whether it be lack of or over communicating. Peter tells women about how they are to present themselves. Christian women should focus on developing “the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit.” Christian women certainly can have flattering hairstyles, clothing, and jewelry, but they should not be obsessed with their outward appearance. Their focus should always be on Christ and on developing character that is pleasing to God. Women who develop Christ-like character are truly beautiful.

Peter quotes Psalm 34. It speaks on communication. It tells us to refrain our tongue from speaking evil. Which means we should watch what we say. This can refer to any type of speech that displeases God. He tells us to keep our lips from speaking deceit, meaning deliberately misleading people by lying. A believer’s communication should instead be comforting, encouraging, and uplifting. Positive communication pleases God and helps others. To communicate well we should be good listeners. “Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” James 1:19. Think before we speak. Be sensitive and respectable to those we are talking to. “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Eph. 4:32. To sum it up we need to treat others as we would like to be treated and to Love one another as Jesus loves us.

 

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