Finally, all of you be like-minded and sympathetic, 

love one another, 

and be compassionate and humble,

not paying back evil for evil

or insult for insult 

but, 

on the contrary, 

giving a blessing, 

since you were called for this, 

so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:8-9 CSB

Welcome to the family business! 

This is how we get a taste of our inheritance, a taste of what we've already received, and what's coming. 

Blessing.

"Eulogeo"

"eu" means well, good

"logos" word, reason

To speak reason which confers benefit.

To bless.

To speak words that bless when insulted.

To speak words that bless when we have been sinned against, when we see or experience evil actions.

This is the family business that we're inheriting, which is just as well, because this is a super human requirement. 

I simply can't do that on my own.

But this is what Peter calls us to aim for as we live out loving one another. This is what humility looks like. 

What compassion looks like. 

Lord I can't do this on my own. It feels impossible  I need you for this. 

Thank you that Jesus lived this out, help me to follow Him today, 

to bless.

Amen

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