You Are A Chosen Generation

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.

Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 2:9-12

The disciple Peter had some practical advise on how to deal with corruption, pompous attitudes, and needed reforms.

He urged us to “abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” He did not use the word honorable, but he was calling us to behavior worthy of Christ.

As the apostle Paul phrased it in his letter to the Philippians, “Whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Indeed, these are the characteristics of behavior that honor our Lord.

We honor God’s name when we call Him our Father and live like His children.

Our Daily Bread – August 26, 2016