Harmony – 1 Peter 3:8

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Finally, everyone must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love each other, have compassion, and be humble. 1 Peter 3:8 (GWT)

Peter wrote this letter to the Christians in Asia Minor, explaining how all Christians should act. We should live in harmony, be courteous and accept each other’s differences, listen, compromise, respect, love one another, and live in peace and unity.

Peter reminds them that if they are to be faithful, obedient followers of Christ. They need to exhibit inner qualities by being kind and sympathetic, showing compassion, and caring for each other.

Believers should reflect Jesus’ actions by being humble, forgiving, and loving one another.

8-12 Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.

1 Peter 3:8-9 (MSG)

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The words of Peter are still viable today; are you living in harmony and showing compassion to others?

Our Heavenly Father, help us to live in harmony with each other. Guide us to be more Christlike in our actions, showing compassion, forgiveness, and respect to all we meet. Teach us to learn to listen and be respectful to each other. Like the flowers of the bleeding heart plant are open and gathered together, let us be open-hearted and gather together in harmony. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen

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7 thoughts on “Harmony – 1 Peter 3:8”

  1. I love this message encouraging us to walk in harmony! It’s difficult to find harmony these days, even amongst Christians. But it’s such a beautiful thing when Christians can come together through the love of Christ and share that love with one another and others. Thanks Jeanne! 💐

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    1. Hi Dawn, I agree – to live and work in harmony is a great goal for Christians and church members.
      How great it would be if we all acted with kindness, compassion, and with love. It’s good to hear from you! Peace and Blessings! 💖🦋🌺

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  2. A much needed reminder to love each other, be patient and be a reflection of Christ in all situations as we interact with different people. Not always easy but that is what we are to try and live up to. Thank you Jeanne 💙.

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    1. Hi Manu! I agree it would be wonderful if we could all be a reflection of Christ, and act with humility, kindness, compassion, and live in harmony and love. It’s great to hear from you! Peace and Joy! 💖🦋🌺

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  3. I love the part that says our job is to bless. James said blessing and cursing should never come out of our mouth. Only blessings. Thank you for sharing this encouraging word. God bless you.

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    1. Hi Beverley, it’s good to hear from you! Yes, if we could only be more compassionate, sympathetic, and kind to one another and let our words be ones of blessing instead of insults and cursing, we could all live in harmony. Peace and Blessings! 💖🦋🌺

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