Today’s Thought “Held Hostage by Pirates of Self-Righteousness” G. Ward

1 Peter 3

⁸ To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble; ⁹ not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing.

 

To be “thin-skinned” (in the Spirit realm), is to allow foolish things’ penetration of other’s evaluation that’s entirely insignificant (done or said), without considering what our Lord endured (John 15:20). As we contemplate HIS resilience and perseverance, it cannot be solely a view in admiration of stalwart character in HIM, but a dutiful replication (in how HE correlated similarly) that impacts others (Matt.5:16). Moreover, even if another is insulted in our presence and our advocacy is required, it’s not with vitriolic tone, furthering contention and divide, but is prepared with encouragement to those victimized and prayer for the perpetrator of foolishness; after all, aren’t we peacemakers?