1 Peter 4:2

“That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.”

"That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God." - 1 Peter 4:2
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What does 1 Peter 4:2 mean?

1 Peter 4:2 (KJV) states, "That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God." This verse, from the first epistle of Peter in the New Testament, is a call to Christian believers to live a life that is centered on God's…

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Living for Eternity: A Call to Godly Living

As we delve into the profound truth of 1 Peter 4:2, "That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God," we are invited to reflect deeply on the nature of our existence and the choices we make in this world. This verse…

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A Prayer for Divine Alignment and Purpose

Heavenly Father, In the sacred stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and humility. I acknowledge Your sovereignty and the boundless love You have for Your children. Thank You for the promises of Your Word which guide us and illuminate our…

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1 Peter 4:2 - "That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God."
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1 Peter 2:4 - "To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,"
1 Peter 4:9 - "Use hospitality one to another without grudging."
"Use hospitality one to another without grudging." - 1 Peter 4:9
2 Peter 1:4 - "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."
"Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." - 2 Peter 1:4
1 Peter 4:18 - "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?"
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:9
1 Peter 1:4 - "To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,"
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1 Peter 4:5 - "Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead."
1 Peter 4:7 - "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer."
1 Peter 4:4 - "Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:"
1 Peter 4:8 - "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
2 Peter 2:4 - "For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;"
1 Peter 4:16 - "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf."
2 Peter 1:1 - "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:"
"To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious," - 1 Peter 2:4
1 Peter 4:12 - "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:"