Nov 4

"......I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:" 1Peter 3:1

Human minds are not naturally pure; they are universally defiled with sin. They are often harnessed, engaged and occupied by so many stimuli, which appeal to our fleshly interests and do not engage us to think or meditate on spiritual truth. Paul here appeals to minds which are in Christ and thus have been purified through His saving power, and are open and sincere to receive truth. He proceeds, as we should all do to one another in Christian fellowship and ministry, to remind and stir up the memories of those pure and godly truths we have heard and received. Reiterating truth strengthens our knowledge of it and conviction for it. The things we learned when we were first saved, and those we experienced as we walked with God, should remain pertinent, fresh and exciting to our hearts and minds. This process of remembering spiritual things, good things, blessings and answers to prayers, doctrinal truth and evidences of God's love and power, toughens our resolve to serve Him and gives us vigour when we run low. Let's never forget to remember and to encourage others to remember also!


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