Three months later the car broke down. ... Maimonides and other halachic authorities forbade or strongly discouraged any unethical treatment of slaves. PRIVACY POLICY, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/m/102015324/univ/art/102015324_univ_sqr_xl.jpg, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/a/g/E/201509/wpub/g_E_201509_lg.jpg, Share EXEGESIS: BACKGROUND: While this book begins, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus” (1:1), scholars today are divided regarding … 78 Peter does not precisely quote an entire section of Isaiah 53. For example, a content person will not overreact to financial loss. Throughout this epistle, Peter keeps coming back to the cross. Do I find it difficult to be generous with my money? Praiseworthy suffering is innocent suffering. How can Bible principles help you minimize money problems? Some would prefer the word be rendered “grace,” for the ability to live in a way that pleases God and wins His favor is a gift of His grace. We must suffer because we are called to suffer. Money problems have also been a factor in suicide. His teaching about slaves and masters is a “worst case scenario.” If Peter’s teaching applies here, as it does, surely it applies in less difficult circumstances as well. Often, he spoke when silence would have been golden (see, for example, Matthew 16:22-23; 17:4). The word "good" in both verses 18 and 19 is Greek agathos, "pertaining to meeting a high standard of ... How often have you been tempted to do things that were wrong or unethical or self-serving because of the lure of money, even a little bit of money? Suffering is the dominant theme of Peter’s first epistle, and no one is likely to be more abused than the Christian slave who is subject to every whim of his master, who has absolute authority over him. He sets down three qualifications for suffering which pleases God. the author points out that Jesus in fact observed his own teaching about loving one’s enemies (Matt. May God use this passage to cause us to glory in the cross of our Lord and in the cross He has given us as well. These friends refer to this as “selling religion.” Really loving a person includes far more than telling them what the Bible … It didn’t work. He did not want me to think his spanking in any way changed his heart or mind. In a land where lions roam, no one would think of going out to work with a lion there. With few exceptions, they do not believe that Christians love them. . 25 For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls. Second, many may technically not be slaves, but they are subject to those with virtually unquestioned authority and thus face a condition similar to that of a slave. In the brief portion of the interview I saw, one of the prisoners was punished for spitting in the face of a guard. Thomas felt cheated and angrily insisted that I return his money. ed], 1976. 34 “And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is [that] to you? .” Alan M. Stibbs, The First Epistle General of Peter (Grand Rapids: Wm. Even when he was following our Lord after His arrest, he followed from a distance (Matthew 26:58; Luke 22:54). So killing them can be likened to murder, which is against human laws. p. 110. A Balanced View of Money, Share This is consistent with his theme of suffering righteously for the sake of Christ. It was an act that resulted from His hope being in the Father and in the future He purposed and promised. Stibbs writes, “In verses 22-25 there is a remarkable use by Peter of Old Testament language. Peter Chrysologus sums the matter up: ‘Whatever a master does to a slave, undeservedly, in anger, willingly, unwillingly, in forgetfulness, after careful thought, knowingly, unknowingly, is judgment, justice and law.’ In regard to a slave, his master’s will, and even his master’s caprice, was the only law.”73. . It even means a Christian might respond to unjust treatment a certain way on one occasion and another way on another occasion. . Never allow the love of money to take root in your heart. For even sinners do the same. True, the slave might suffer as a Christian, but this was a glorious privilege. The great majority of the early Christians were humble folk and many of them were slaves. 79 See John 8:46; 2 Cor. 21 And after they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and [saying,] “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:21-22). (Luke 12: 47-48,”That servant who knows his master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants, will be beaten with many blows. Peter may have chosen to use the language of Isaiah 5378 to describe our Lord’s suffering and death on our behalf for several reasons. [Act] as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but [use it] as bondslaves of God (1 Peter 2:16; see also Romans 1:1; 6:12-23). THE BIBLE SAYS: “Do not wear yourself out to gain wealth.”—Proverbs 23:4. Because the slave had no legal rights and was subject to the whims of his master, many slaves would suffer at the hands of cruel masters. In the Roman Empire there were as many as 60,000,000 slaves. The Bible expresses disapproval of people who show favoritism, whether by despising the lowly or by “flattering others for their own benefit.” (Jude 16; Isaiah 10:1, 2) Make it your goal to view and treat people equally. When and where does a slave draw the line? 33 “And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is [that] to you? For example, we might tend to despise those who have little means and who can do nothing for us. It requires that you trust in Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection as God’s provision for your sins. “Money is a protection.” —ECCLESIASTES 7:12. Although I did not see the entire interview, I did hear one inmate describe the way the prison often punishes inmates by shackling them so they are partially suspended in the air in what prisoners call the “Jesus position.” From what I saw, it seemed the treatment of these prisoners was unnecessarily harsh and excessively cruel. At a time and place where the threat of AIDS contamination is very real, such an act is not only offensive but potentially life-threatening. Tyndale Bible Commentaries Series, p. 114. One even calls parental authority “unethical” and “immoral.” But the alternative —permissiveness— can leave children feeling confused, indulged, and entitled. The Bible (from Koine Greek τὰ βιβλία, tà biblía, "the books") is a collection of religious texts or scriptures sacred to Christians, Jews, Samaritans, Rastafari and others. “And whoever wishes to be first among you shall be slave of all” (Mark 10:44). It does little to prepare them for responsible adulthood. 20 Uplifting Bible Verses for Hope The Daily Study Bible Series, pp. Third, Isaiah focuses on those aspects of our Lord’s suffering which Peter emphasizes as an example for us. Peter is not speaking to us as a pope in these verses. The cross is a symbol of our salvation. It is interesting to note that Peter does not attempt to describe the suffering of our Lord from his own perspective. , Jesus was silent even in his own defense (Mark 5:15; Jas. Bible Definitions of Wrath. liii. He who was without sin died for your sins, so that you and I who are without righteousness might be found righteous in Him. 77 “For the word cross he uses the expression tree, which is an idiom borrowed from the Old Testament (see Acts 5:30; 10:39; 13:29). He trusted the Father “who judges righteously.”. Peter’s words in our text, addressed to slaves, are applicable to every Christian. Words of Encouragement: 30 Uplifting Quotes. In the aftermath of the Ohio prison riot recently, one of the networks interviewed some of the inmates to learn the reason for their revolt. And sitting down, He called the twelve and said to them, “If anyone wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all” (Mark 9:35). Turning from submission to civil authorities, he now focuses on the submission of slaves to their earthly masters. Peter has been speaking of righteous conduct in the midst of an unrighteous society. The church where the slave attended would set the earthly distinctions of slave and master aside, making the slave an equal with his master. Leanne, a teenager in a relatively wealthy family, was a victim of that type of prejudice. 4 For I am conscious of nothing against myself, yet I am not by this acquitted; but the one who examines me is the Lord. Because of this, cult and ethics often appear fused in the Bible, as in Cain's admission of guilt for a faulty sacrifice and the murder of his brother ( Gen 4:13); a similar fusion of the cultic and the ethical occurs in Genesis 15:16 ("the sin of the Amorites"), where idolatry and unethical activity are considered as one. . Who would praise a man for enduring suffering that is the result of doing wrong? liii. Sexual morality has varied greatly over time and between cultures. Let the slaves do that and let the citizens live in pampered idleness. 7; . The other prisoner was punished in a similar fashion for striking a guard. Many slaves were loved and trusted members of the family; but one great inescapable fact dominated the whole situation. 7 Names in this article have been changed. Read what the Bible says brings true and lasting happiness. 6. . There are no less than five quotations or echoes of the statements and phraseology of Is. (1) Christ’s suffering was innocent suffering, suffering which was due to His righteousness. Peter uses the words of Isaiah 53:9 to express the fact that He “committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth” (verse 22). World's 10 Most Encouraging Bible Verses. I was shocked! More often, a rebellious student will make a great deal of noise when spanked. One may eat meat with a good conscience, and another cannot eat in good conscience (see Romans 14:1-23). Neither was he willing to cease praying to His God. Now verbal and emotional abuse have been added as well. Provides options to unethical killing of animals Animals are sentient beings, and most sources of meat in people’s diets, such as pigs, chicken, cattle and all warm-blooded animals can experience pain, fear and stress, according to scientific studies. (1) Slavery played a very prominent part in the lives of those who lived in Peter’s day. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. If this is your response, watch out; this lesson is for you! As a result of his new identity in Christ, the Christian slave would now have moral scruples, and his obedience to his earthly master would always be subordinate to his obedience to Christ. Let us therefore approach this text as one which speaks clearly and loudly to each of us, trying to learn the joy and privilege which is ours to suffer as servants of our Lord. CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. The master no longer had the same power to threaten and intimidate his slave, because the believing slave’s hope was fixed on heaven. This is what the world needs to see, and the message of the cross is the word the world needs to hear. Societies function very well without slavery; they collapse without established governing authority. A person who is content is not immune to financial anxiety; however, he knows how to put his anxiety in perspective. In fact, all the work of Rome was done by slaves. Ours is the privilege of first living, and then proclaiming, that message. For those who have found salvation at the cross of Calvary, the cross now becomes the pattern for our lives. Striving for financial success, apparently, makes people miserable.”. “Let your way of life be free of the love of money.”—HEBREWS 13:5. And to go above and beyond the call of duty is to manifest God’s grace to men. This word is used in many forms to describe countless things, but it is ultimately the act of leading a group of people in a shared direction. 72 The sluggard excuses himself from work because there is a “lion in the road” (Proverb 26:13). But it was also Joseph’s righteousness which eventually led to his unjust imprisonment by Potiphar. Governments are ordained of God to punish those who do evil and to reward those who do what is right (see Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17). This suffering is not to be tearfully endured with gritted teeth, but joyfully, as a high calling and privilege. But the question still remains, “Why should the Christian servant suffer at all?” Peter’s answer comes in verses 21-25. They are those against whom we would naturally rebel apart from salvation, biblical instruction, and the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. Do I tend to make friends with people who constantly talk about money and the things they own? Copyright © 2021 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. In our day, abuse has become the compelling reason for separation, divorce, and a whole host of actions which God calls sin. . Our Lord’s cross was the means to His crown. Verse 23 is parallel to Is. 18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable. At first, it was but physical and sexual abuse which was accepted in the “lion in the road” category. Our text falls clearly and neatly into two divisions. When used of God it is to be understood that there is the complete absence of that caprice and unethical quality so prominent in the anger attributed to the gods of the heathen and to man. Christian slaves are encouraged to obtain their freedom, if possible (1 Corinthians 7:17-24), but if not to submit to their masters (Colossians 3:22-25), and they are especially not to abuse their status as Christians in relation to their believing masters (1 Timothy 6:1-2). The term could be used to denote those in one’s household, including the women and children, but generally it was used as synonymous with doulos, ‘slave.’” D. Edmond Hiebert, First Peter (Chicago: Moody Press), 1984. p. 165, citing Liddell and Scott, p. 1029. The verses were based on portions of Luke, John and other sources. Because I chose to honor my parents’ instructions, she exploded with anger and threats. The common expression “money is the root of all evil” is an incomplete Bible quotation. —Bible principle: Proverbs 29:15. 12. . He addresses only slaves. I never had any problem with him until he bought my used car. Rather, keep money in its place—always subordinate to friends, family, and your emotional and physical health. 1. | But we talked about it. 74 Barclay, pp. But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God. The Hebrew toebah is used throughout the Old Testament for ritual and ethical activities that God detests including idolatry (Deuteronomy 7:25) and sexual immorality (Leviticus 18:29), but also for other violations of proper order including unethical business practices (Deuteronomy 25:13–16) and troublemaking (Proverbs 6:16–19). It was easy for Peter to disobey the orders of the Sanhedrin not to preach in the name of Jesus (Acts 5:29). “The one hastening to get rich will not remain innocent.” —PROVERBS 28:20. Peter therefore requires that we submit to unjust suffering as a matter of conscience before God. When I tried to reason with him, he became belligerent and hostile. 21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously; 24 and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil [men.] Jesus remained silent. Rather, he will strive to have the attitude of the apostle Paul, who wrote: “I know how to be low on provisions and how to have an abundance. 19 For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a man bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly. Christian masters are instructed not to abuse their power or their slaves (Colossians 4:1). Fourth, our Lord and His apostles consistently taught that every Christian is Christ’s slave. He alone bore the sins of the world. For instance, an armed forces private (the “sergeant” is the “master”), the prison inmate, or one living in the ghetto who, because of his poverty or minority status, believes he has virtually no rights. Divine Wrath: Wrath is used with reference to both God and man. 25 Encouraging Bible Verses About Strength. For example, a wealthy person might assume that those who are poor are too lazy to better themselves. Now Peter understands that a godly life speaks louder than mere words and may provide an opportunity for us to speak as men seek to know about the hope which dominates our lives (see 1 Peter 3:8-16). Jesus frequently spoke of His suffering and death in advance of the events of Calvary. Instead, they recognize the wisdom of Jesus’ words: “Even when a person has an abundance, his life does not result from the things he possesses.”—Luke 12:15. Daniel, who was virtually a slave in Babylon, illustrates this point. . This is not only motivation for us to suffer as He did, but an indication that our suffering, like our Lord’s, may be instrumental in the salvation of some who are lost. As Peter will indicate in chapter 4 of this epistle, the righteousness of the Christian is threatening to the lifestyle of heathen unbelievers. liii. And now Peter instructs us to suffer, just as the Savior did. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i... More, 9. 80 “With a likely allusion to Isa. (2) Christ’s suffering was silent.80 As a teacher, I had only one student who tried not to react or cry out when I found it necessary to use the paddle on him (this has been a few years ago now). If you answered yes to any of those questions, make an effort to reject materialistic thoughts and temptations. The servant, desiring to please God, determined in his heart that passively enduring suffering was the way to please God. (Luke 6:32-35, emphasis mine).75. We are called to suffer because Christ suffered and died for us so that we might be saved from our sins. He chose to take up His cross, and so must we. It is a compelling reason not to work. A Balanced View of Money, Publication download options Jacob's Unethical Procurement of Esau’s Birthright and Blessing (Genesis 25:19-34; 26:34-28:9) Jacob Gains His Fortune (Genesis 30-31) Jacob’s Transformation and Reconciliation with Esau (Genesis 32-33) Joseph (Genesis 37:2-50:26) Joseph Rejected and Sold into Slavery by His Brothers (Genesis 37:2-36) Daniel: * “I always thought of my friend Thomas as a pleasant and honest person. I find that amusing. 75 As the marginal notes of the NASB indicate, the word “credit,” found three times in Luke 6:32-34, is a translation of the same Greek term (charis) rendered “favor” twice in verses 19 and 20. First, because biblical prophecy is inspired and infallible, prophecy can be used to describe history as the events which are foretold will take place exactly as prophesied. Slavery began with Roman conquests, slaves being originally mainly prisoners taken in war, and in very early times Rome had few slaves but by New Testament times slaves were counted by the million.”, “It was not only menial tasks which were performed by slaves. Employ discipline. Luke 3:22: This passage describes Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist. For master and slave have nothing in common; a slave is a living tool, just as a tool is an inanimate slave.’ Varro divides the instruments of agriculture into three classes—the articulate, the inarticulate and the mute, ‘the articulate comprising the slaves, the inarticulate comprising the cattle, and the mute comprising the vehicles.’ The only difference between a slave and a beast or a farmyard cart was that a slave happened to be able to speak. Peter is the one who seems almost always to be the first one to speak. Note that it is the love of money—not money itself—that brings harm. Note the following principles of innocent suffering which emerge from Peter’s reference to Isaiah 53. In good conscience, Daniel was willing to submit to his captors. But that’s exactly what happened. He does not find “abuse” and “excuse” for sin. A self-examination might alert you to the need to acquire a balanced view of money. 25 Awesome Bible Quotes About Love. Rather, he turns our attention to the Lord Jesus who alone is the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls (verse 25). Rather, it is a much less common word which may refer to a broader group.71 Thus, not only slaves but servants are addressed. Submission to such masters is commanded because it is praiseworthy in God’s sight. He did not need to retaliate against His enemies. For even sinners love those who love them. ^ par. Later on in chapter 3, Peter seems to indicate that our response to suffering may prompt others to ask us about our faith and hope in God (1 Peter 3:13-15). Many times we have heard these friends say that Christians are good at quoting Bible verses, but without love. 21 “But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know the One who sent Me (John 15:20-21; see 16:33; Luke 9:23). . Peter’s theme in this portion of his epistle is submission in the midst of suffering. In everything and in all circumstances I have learned the secret of both how to be full and how to hunger, both how to have an abundance and how to do without.” —Philippians 4:12. By His wounds we are healed (verse 24). We always got along, so I never thought that our relationship could be damaged over money. Peter tells us our Lord “kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously” (verse 23). Instead, he paraphrases the passage, citing portions of the text. “Guard against every sort of greed, because even when a person has an abundance, his life does not result from the things he possesses.”—LUKE 12:15. And now it is Peter who speaks to us about silence. He is speaking here of suffering which is the result of godliness, not the result of sin. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company), [photolithoprinted] 1968. “Those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires.”—1 TIMOTHY 6:9. They may, like Laban, make promises they do not keep (Genesis 31:36-42). Roman attitude was that there was no point in being master of the world and doing one’s own work. 9; . THE BIBLE SAYS: “The one trusting in his riches will fall.”—Proverbs 11:28. Gnosticism was distinguished by an unethical, loveless intellectualism. “Money is a protection.”—ECCLESIASTES 7:12. Jesus did not sin in deed or in word, either before His crucifixion or during His suffering.79. “The one hastening to get rich will not remain innocent.”—PROVERBS 28:20. 4:15; 7:26; 1 Peter 1:19; 3:18; 1 John 3:5. . For example, ask yourself the following questions. Let me suggest why this is true. “Do not forget to do good and to share what you have with others.”—HEBREWS 13:16. But I was not at all moved to praise the prisoners for enduring their suffering. Verse 24 has phraseology from Is. Christian slaves would be especially targeted. Jesus suffered and died innocently and willingly. According to the book The Narcissism Epidemic, people who pursue wealth are more apt to “suffer from poor mental health; they also report more physical health problems such as sore throats, backaches, and headaches and were more likely to drink too much alcohol and use illegal drugs. Tyndale Bible Commentaries Series, p. 117. The Bible doesn’t mention about the different levels as such in a direct manner, however, there are some verses that potentially indicate the same. While the ultimate judgment for our motives and actions is yet future, we are required to make decisions which are matters of conscience. But our innocent suffering might be used of God to draw others to faith in Christ. In addition, darkness veiled the scene for three hours (Luke 23:44-45). To this day, she remains bitterly resentful of me.”. One wonders what “abuses” will follow. 208 “The Code of Hammurabi declares that children of slaves not legitimized, though not sharing in the estate, must be set free”. No wonder some masters would be infuriated by the conversion of one of their slaves. 20 For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? Christian servants are not only to submit to “good and gentle” masters but to those who are “unreasonable.” The term rendered “unreasonable” is the one from which the word “scoliosis” is derived. liii. liii. Becoming a Christian requires that you look upon yourself as a sinner, deserving the kind of death our Lord suffered. Righteous suffering, suffering that is pleasing to God and finds favor with Him, is suffering for doing what is right, suffering patiently endured, and suffering endured for the sake of a good conscience before God. (4) Our Lord’s obedience to the will of the Father81 that He suffer was an act of faith. . It warns us about becoming too attached to the things the world is killing itself to obtain, and it teaches us to embrace as precious the very things the world rejects and resists. In Roman law a slave was not a person but a thing; and he had absolutely no legal rights whatsoever. 5:38-48; Luke 6:37-38) when he was insulted (Mark 14:65; 15:17-20, 29-32) and tortured (Luke 23:34). When we can do nothing else, we can shout, threaten, and even curse. 20 Encouraging Bible Verses. Many can endure for a short period of time, but Peter calls upon the saints to endure in their patient suffering. His suffering gives us both the motivation and the means to follow in His steps. Abuse must not be misused as a pretext for sin but as the context for righteousness. 29 For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake (Philippians 1:29). Peter is the one who so adamantly resisted our Lord’s words about His own innocent suffering. The Bible warns that “the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have . Because our Lord suffered and died and was raised again on our behalf, our sins are forgiven and we are made to live to righteousness. 71 “Oiketai, servants, means member of a household, domestic servants, including freemen as well as slaves. Furthermore, His suffering provides us with the example of how we should suffer innocently to the glory of God. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company), [photolithoprinted] 1968. Their punishment was cruel, but their suffering was not praiseworthy. No matter how ignoble that cross may have seemed, the One who suffered and died on it is now the “Shepherd and Guardian of our souls” (verse 25). Cruel and inhumane treatment Protocols in animal testing are often painful to the test subjects. The Bible contains not one mention of God’s desire to end slavery. How do you look at the cross? Only a few were ever said to be standing close to our Lord shortly before His death, and Peter was not among them (John 19:25-27). Law 171, as referred to by Harold Stigers, A Commentary on Genesis (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976), p. 185. How many people justify walking off the job with pencils, paper, and even tools and equipment, because they believe they are really worth more than they are being paid? As that verse from the Bible indicates, our view of money can affect how we treat people. Some acts are clearly defined as sin and cannot be committed with impunity. They may be unfair in their accusations, punishments, or rewards. 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