Can you explain 1 Peter 3: 10?
Introduction. 1 Peter 3: 10 is an excellent study as evidenced by the past questions regarding the verse. The verse reads: "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile." The verse is essentially a quotation of Psalms 34: 12-16.
Loving life and seeing good days is possible. God wants to bless man whom he created. Paul wrote thus of God: "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim. 2: 4). God has loved man so much that He gave His Son and provided us with his Book (the Bible) to guide us (John 3: 16, 2 Tim. 3: 16, 17). In contrast, the way of sin is hard (Prov. 13: 15).
Loving life and seeing good days is conditional. 1 Peter 3: 10 clearly illustrates the conditionality of seeing good days. Peter said, "for he that will love life...let him...." A number of specifics to loving life and seeing good days are supplied - "refrain tongue from evil...." Man must actively "seek peace, and ensue it."
Many are not loving life and seeing good days. Many are confused and disillusioned. Not a few are chasing after the glitter of sin, not realizing the pleasure of sin is only momentary (Heb. 11: 25). Organized religion has its own creeds, functions, and goals not belonging to God. Hence, "in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men" (Mk. 7: 7). Families and America in general seem to be falling apart – they have rejected God! There is so much needless unhappiness, despair and frustration. Man without God is incomplete. We need God to tell us how to be saved and how to live (Acts 16: 30 ff, Tit. 2: 11-14). It is only by allowing God to guide and direct us that we really learn how to love life and see good days. Are you seeking a better life, a life that pleases God and is truly satisfying?
Loving life and seeing good days is possible. God wants to bless man whom he created. Paul wrote thus of God: "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim. 2: 4). God has loved man so much that He gave His Son and provided us with his Book (the Bible) to guide us (John 3: 16, 2 Tim. 3: 16, 17). In contrast, the way of sin is hard (Prov. 13: 15).
Loving life and seeing good days is conditional. 1 Peter 3: 10 clearly illustrates the conditionality of seeing good days. Peter said, "for he that will love life...let him...." A number of specifics to loving life and seeing good days are supplied - "refrain tongue from evil...." Man must actively "seek peace, and ensue it."
Many are not loving life and seeing good days. Many are confused and disillusioned. Not a few are chasing after the glitter of sin, not realizing the pleasure of sin is only momentary (Heb. 11: 25). Organized religion has its own creeds, functions, and goals not belonging to God. Hence, "in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men" (Mk. 7: 7). Families and America in general seem to be falling apart – they have rejected God! There is so much needless unhappiness, despair and frustration. Man without God is incomplete. We need God to tell us how to be saved and how to live (Acts 16: 30 ff, Tit. 2: 11-14). It is only by allowing God to guide and direct us that we really learn how to love life and see good days. Are you seeking a better life, a life that pleases God and is truly satisfying?