A Look at 1 Peter 3:11-12

Written October 04, 2018

Let’s take a look at 3 translations of 1 Peter 3:11-12:

NLT: TURN AWAY from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right, and His ears are open to their prayers. But the LORD turns His face against those who do evil.”

MSG: 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.

AMP: He must turn away from wickedness and do what is right. He must search for peace [with God, with self, with others] and pursue it eagerly [actively — not merely desiring it]. For the eyes of the LORD are [looking favorably] upon the righteous [the upright]. And His ears are attentive to their prayer [eager to answer], but the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.

This scripture convicted me.

I must stop disobeying God. He has given me a task and I am not working towards it. I am not giving my time to it, moreover, I am not giving my time to Him.

God will give me peace, but I must also do my part.

If Jesus’ second coming were to occur right now, what would my account be? I would be saved, but my legacy would be nonexistent.

What about you?

What would your account be?