Daily Wisdom: 1 Peter 2:12

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
— 1 Peter 2:12

More Daily Wisdom

"The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts."
— Proverbs 18:8 —
"Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king."
— 1 Peter 2:17 —
"And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother."
— 1 John 4:21 —
"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers."
— Psalm 1:1 —

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'A Prayer for All' (1 Ti. 2:1-7)
"Dear Father, king of nations and peoples, This is for all people everywhere - We plead for all people because they all need you. We pray for all..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Tell the Children!' (Ps. 145:3-4)
"Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! ... Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Evening Thought: Mark 9:23
"Many professed Christians are always doubting and fearing, and they forlornly think that this is the necessary state of believers. This is a mistake,...."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'God Rescues His Faithful Messengers'
"God didn’t spare angels who sinned. He threw them into hell, where he has secured them with chains of darkness and is holding them for judgment. God....."

Illustration

Illustration of 1 Peter 2:12 — Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom