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Stay set to the standard

1 Peter 5:12-14 (JDV)

1 Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus, a faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly to encourage you and to testify that this is the true favor of God. Stand firm in it!
1 Peter 5:13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son.
1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a caring kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

Stay set to the standard

Peter’s final word of encouragement is for his readers to stand firm. Throughout this study of 1 Peter, I have been posting each devotional with a picture of stones. The idea is that Peter sees the church as stones set upon the pattern of the cornerstone, Jesus Christ. His final encouragement is for his readers to stay set to the standard so that others see examples of the gospel of God’s favor set against the backdrop of a culture that opposes it. Stand firm, brothers and sisters. The world is watching!