An Approved Life
8-12 Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, here's what you do: say nothing evil or hurtful; snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you're worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he's asked; but he turns his back on those who do evil things. (I Peter 3:8-12) We are given a "list" of character traits that we are to exhibit as the children of God. As we examine them today, we will find that living in such a manner actually encourages God's blessing in our lives. He is opening us up to living in such a manner, bringing delight to his heart, and in turn, delighting us with the blessing of his presen...