So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.
2 Peter 1:10 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2pe.1.10.NLT
By following God's instructions we show that God has called us and Chosen me as His child. By following what God has shown us in the Bible I can show that God has chosen me. If I follow God and His word I will never fall away.
Maintaining a close relationship with God is key so I don't fall away from Him. It takes a lot of work but it is important for me to have a relationship with my creator.
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
1 Peter 5:7 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.5.7.NLT
I know that I can give my worries and cares to God because He cares about me. He wants me to give my cares to him so that I won't carry them myself. What does this scripture mean to you?
If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God rests upon you.
1 Peter 4:14 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.4.14.NLT
God blesses his followers when they are being insulted for Jesus. God gives us His Spirit to rest upon us when we suffer for His sake. God will be with me even when others insult me for following Jesus. What does this scripture mean to you?
Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.4.8.NLT
God wants us to show deep love for each other. Love covers sins and that's why God wants us to show love for each other.
What does this scripture mean to you?
Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.
1 Peter 3:15 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.3.15.NLT
I must put Jesus first in my life and be able to explain the hope He has given me as a believer. I need to be able to explain my faith to others when they ask me about it.
What does this scripture mean to you?
Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
1 Peter 3:8 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.3.8.NLT
Christians should be sympathetic to each other and of one mind. I need to love others as brothers and sisters in Christ. I need to remember to be tenderhearted towards other people. Being humble is also something God wants me to do.
You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.
1 Peter 1:8 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.1.8.NLT
God gives joy to believers, because we love Him even though we haven't seen him. It is hard to have joy in these troubling times but believers in Christ have joy because we love Him even though we can't see him, so even if we die we will see Jesus.
