First Peter Three Verses Eight-Nine
Words Of Truth

Words Of Truth


"That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth..." (Proverbs 22:21).

First Peter 3:8-9
Relating To One Another In Brotherly Fashion

I. Introduction:

A. When asked what the great commandment was in the law, Jesus answered… (Matthew 22:34-40).

  1. Love thy neighbor was a focus on their brethren under the Law of Moses (Leviticus 19:18).
  2. Yet, Jesus broadened that in His teaching (Luke 10:25-37).
B. Under the New Covenant, a new commandment was given that focuses not on the world, but specifically on the saints (John 13:34-35).

  1. This commandment is an indicator of passing from death to life (I John 3:14-18).
  2. Think about the significance of brotherly love in relation to one’s love for our Heavenly Father (I John 4:20-21).

II. Body: I Peter 3:8-9

A. Likemindedness among the saints (I Corinthians 1:10).

  1. Toward one another (Romans 12:16) and in general (Philippians 2:2).
  2. Through the standard (Philippians 3:16; cf. II Timothy 3:15-17).
  3. Having the mindset as we see in Christ (Philippians 2:3-8 and I Peter 4:1-2).
  4. Our differences only being in areas of authorized liberties that are not generating problems (Romans 14:1-3).
B. Compassion [sympathy] one for another (Zechariah 7:9).

  1. In times of rejoicing or sorrow (Romans 12:15 and I Corinthians 12:26).
  2. Example: Philippians 2:25-3:1.
C. Love as brethren (I Thessalonians 4:9-10).

  1. Who are my brethren (Mark 3:31-35)?
  2. Not just situationally or on certain occasions (Hebrews 13:1).
D. Pitiful towards the brethren, especially as it relates to forgiveness with a tender heart (Ephesians 4:32).

  1. Consider dealing with brethren in times of personal conflict (Matthew 18:1-35).
  2. This does not mean we can forgive where there is not repentance (Luke 17:3-4).
E. Be courteous [friendly; kind] to the saints (Colossians 3:12).

  1. Thinking about what we see in God (Titus 3:4).
  2. Consider the contrast of Gaius and Diotrephes (III John 1:1-10).
F. Not repaying evil with evil (I Thessalonians 5:15).

  1. Vengeance does not belong to us (Hebrews 10:30-31).
  2. We are called to “bless” and curse not (Romans 12:14; 12:17-21).
  3. Think about what Paul wrote to Timothy especially from the standpoint of an evangelist that is sure to be mistreated (I Timothy 2:1-8).

III. Conclusion: Our Next Study; I Peter 3:10-12