Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Peter 1:13-16, 22-23
by: Judith Houts.
Peter’s call to action was for unity in thought and action for all Christians throughout history. Because he understood the consequences of a lack of self-control and giving in to the flesh, Peter warned us to turn away from the old self and learn to live like Jesus. Love and godliness is what Jesus is all about. We are to allow the blood of Jesus to purify us and to love one another as Christ loved us. Unity only comes through love; unconditional love only is achieved through godliness. God will only ask from us things He knows He will help us achieve and He will provide the tools for that which He has asked us to do.