1 Peter 3:7-12
In With the Word Bible Commentary (pp. 1590-91), Warren Wiersbe reminds us that 1 Peter 2 25 compares us to sheep. Now sheep may have some unflattering characteristics, but one good thing about them is that they are gentle animals. vv. 1-7 of 1 Peter 3 instruct us to be gentle at home. Last time we looked at wives; v. 7 instructs husbands to treat their wives with honor and understanding so that their prayers would not be hindered. We can take from this that God puts a high value on our behavior at home if failure to act properly can hinder our prayers.
vv. 8-12 teach us how "sheep" should behave at church. We are to be unified, showing sympathy and love as brothers and sisters. We are to be tenderhearted and humble. We are not to retaliate for wrongs done us, but we are to "kill them with kindness"! God promises His blessings if we behave in this way.
vv. 10-12 come from Psalm 34:12-16
This passage reminds us to keep our tongues from speaking evil or telling lies. We are to do good and avoid evil. We are supposed to search for peace and work to maintain it. "The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil."
Psalm 3
This psalm was written when David was in grave danger from his own son Absalom. This would be a heartbreaking situation for any father, but David trusted the Lord calling Him a "shield." He cried out to God who heard and answered him. He was even able to sleep! v. 5 Ten thousand enemies are no match for God. We must remember that victory comes from the Lord, and we have no need to worry or fret.
For meditation: "I cried out to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy mountain. I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me." vv. 4-5
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