What is the call of God for a Christian? 1Peter2: 21 We are to follow Christs example even if it means suffering, just as He did. Suffering comes in many forms but we are to follow in His steps no christian is exempt. 1Peter3: 1-12 are Holy Spirit instructions about how to win an unbelieving spouse in3:1 also 3:7 both husband and wife are instructed in the ”Jesus way” this way always includes submission sometimes suffering but much love.
Its often noticed that when a husband becomes a christian his whole family will come into the church, but when a woman is converted she often comes into the church fellowship alone. Peter addresses this head on, his advise to wives who long to bring their husbands to Christ is godly submission, they won’t be won by outward appearance a changed life is much more powerful. Nor will brow beating them especially with bible verses, for he who is persuaded against his will is of the same opinion still, of course this goes for both sexes we all need the sensitivity of the Holy Spirit as we share the gospel. 3:4-5
“He who wins souls is wise” so says Proverbs 11:30 I write this a bit tongue in cheek! perhaps if we thought of ways how not to win people to Christ and then did the opposite we might be more successful.
How husbands treat their wives directly effects how their prayers are answered or not! this shows how God views the sanctity of marriage, this includes a marriage where only one partner is a christian the same applies if the christian treats their unbelieving partner improperly it hinders their prayers 3:7,12
Good fishermen don’t shout and throw stones in the water to scare away the fish if they expect to make a catch.
Verse to remember
Treat your wives, then, as equals so that you’re prayers don’t run aground. 1 Peter 1:7B The Message
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