1 Peter 2:11 · KJV

"Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁹But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

¹⁰Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

¹¹Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

¹²Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

¹³Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

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Devotional Reflection

PeaceGratitudeHopeCompassion

This world is our journey, not our destination! There are numerous things here that can deter us from our objective and diminish our motivation to continue on our journey. These evil desires are, in fact, at war with us. But by the power of the Holy Spirit, we can say "NO!" and live with self-assurance and integrity in front of a world that is trapped in darkness and so desperately needs God's light.

Prayer

Forgive me, Holy God, for my sinful failures. Empower me, all-powerful God, so that I may approach Your character and holiness ever more closely. Help me, loving God, to live a virtuous life that draws my friends, family, and neighbors to glorify You by living Your way. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

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