Monday
1 Peter 4:8
Most important of all, I continue to show deep love for others, for love covers a multitude of sins.
Tuesday
1 Peter 4:9
I cheerfully share my home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.
Wednesday
1 Peter 4:10
You, God, have given gifts to me from Your great variety of spiritual gifts. I manage them well so that Your generosity can flow through me.
Thursday
1 Peter 4:11
Am I called to be a speaker? Then I will speak as though You, God, Yourself are speaking through me. Am I called to help others? I do it with all the strength and energy that You, God, supply. Then you, God, will be given glory in everything through Jesus Christ. All glory and power belong to You forever and ever. Amen.
Friday
1 Peter 4:12
Dear friends, I am not surprised at the fiery trials I am going through, as if something strange were happening to me.
Zingers from Croft M. Pentz, Tyndale House Publishers
4566. Flirtation with sin can lead to romance with Satan.
4567. Be critical of Satan, but keep in mind that he is a hustler.
4568. It’s risky when the devil is driving.
4569. Some people desire to please God–as long as it doesn’t offend the devil.
4570. The devil doesn’t bother some Christians–he joins them.