Also, that Jesus is not just a fleshly descendant of King David, Abraham, ultimately a Jew, but is Lord (and God). In particular, people are mistaken who think that Christianity is a Jewish religion, i.e. purely national, and who on this basis looking for something else.

1 Peter IV, 1-11 was read from the daily Apostle. Again a rich passage, I will dwell only on the next points.

1) 1 Peter IV, 3-5 – the will of the Gentiles – a different word is used than in relation to the will of God and the above. It is possible to think that it is not a direct and immediate manifestation of their will, but tendencies, inclinations that manifest themselves more or less. Not all pagans lived in sin, Peter is not a cunning accuser, but all pagans without Christ can succumb to all the mentioned temptations and tendencies. This susceptibility is called will here. These sins are like elements that could catch pagans (similarly now). In the worst case, they not only did not understand Christians, but also condemned and slandered them. will give an answer is not a threat, but a reminder that is waiting for everyone – we need to give a good answer at the Court of God in order to enter the Kingdom of God.

2) 1 Peter IV, 1-2 – he who has suffered in the body has ceased (stopped) sinning – present suffering through experience can motivate people not to sin – arm yourself with the thought – this reasoning does not bring comfort when a person lives well (in peace) ), but when he / she is in a struggle, as if in a battle, then such an additional thought can help her as a spiritual weapon. It is good to live in peace, but if a person is already struggling, suffering, then it is advisable by Peter for him / her wisely have experience as a means against sin.

3) 1 Peter IV,11 – literally as if by the power that God directs, like a conductor or choir leader. Not just one force, but many, many-empowered under the control of God. Comparison, which reveals not only motivation, but also diligence.

Glory be to Thee, our God, glory be to Thee!