1 Peter 3:8 “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.”
Teddy Roosevelt said, “The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” I love this quote but immediately I want to ask the question of how? How do we get along with people? I think 1 Peter 3:8 gives us a great answer with the instructions it imparts.
Getting along with others starts with a unity of cause – being of one mind – and the cause that we rally around is always the cause of Christ. What brings us together is Christ. Our points of view are filtered by what is the mind of Christ.
We then have compassion for each other. Compassion is a concern that leads to action. This is a virtue that Christ displayed many times. He saw the people and had compassion and then you read of an action that met various needs. Getting along with others calls for caring about one another.
Then we have each other’s back as we love like brothers. Does someone have your back? Do you have someone’s back?
Then we are tenderhearted toward each other as we understand we all are flawed humans. We can identify with another person’s flaws and offer grace, and as needed forgiveness.
Then, finally, Peter says, “Be courteous.” To be courteous is to be respectful. Treat one another with dignity and respect.
We have two relationships every day to work on. The first is our relationship with God and the other is with others. 1 Peter 3:8 gives clear instructions of actions to take to have Christ-like actions with one another! We can get along with one another but it does take work!
Having re-read 1 Peter 3:8 what area(s) do you need to work on to have better relationships with others?
A March to Remember
For March 8, pause to consider 2 Timothy 2:8. 2 Timothy 2:8 says, “Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel,”
Romans 5:8 tells us that God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” As we journey to Easter let us also remember that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. Let us remember the resurrection.
On March 8 we encourage you to read Matthew 8 and Mark 8 to recall our Lord’s incredible power. You can find the Bible reading plan on the Date the Word app.
Continue Strong this March Remembering our Savior,
And remember to DATE the Word