“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,” (1 Peter 3:14, ESV) The past two days we looked at some reasons why people sometimes treat us poorly. Before we move on, I would like to reflect upon one more important consideration. Maybe you are not being treated as poorly as you might think. Consider if you … [Read more...] about When People Treat You Poorly (Part 3)
Devotions
When People Treat You Poorly (Part 2)
“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,” (1 Peter 3:14, ESV) Yesterday, we shared three reasons why people sometimes treat us poorly. Today, I share three additional reasons. Deceived Evil is Good Satan is described as the Father of Lies and the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing. He is a great deceiver. He … [Read more...] about When People Treat You Poorly (Part 2)
When People Treat You Poorly (Part 1)
“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,” (1 Peter 3:14, ESV) If you treat other people well, they will tend to treat you well. This was yesterday’s post. This principle works most of the time, but it does not work all the time. There are many times when people we treat well, will treat us poorly in … [Read more...] about When People Treat You Poorly (Part 1)
The Way You Treat Others
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? (1 Peter 3:13, ESV) A general rule is that when you treat others well, people will treat you well. If you are generous towards others, people will tend to be generous towards you. If you are compassionate towards others, people will tend to be compassionate towards you. On the opposite, if you are harsh towards … [Read more...] about The Way You Treat Others
More Than Routine
“Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.” (1 Corinthians 11:28, ESV) This weekend my daughter will receive the Lord's Supper for the first time. It is a big deal. We have family coming from out-of-state. She got a special dress for the occasion. After Sunday worship, we will have a big fancy meal. There is only one first communion. … [Read more...] about More Than Routine