Subject one to another
James Slopsema offers a meditation on 1 Peter 5:5b, exploring the biblical call to mutual submission among church members as an expression of humility and Christian virtue. The article examines how believers are called to subordinate themselves to one another rather than seeking power and control, grounding this exhortation in God's resistance to pride and bestowal of grace upon the humble.
"Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." I Peter 5:5b This meditation deals with the second part of a verse. The first part of the verse is addressed to a specific element in the church: "Ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder." Although there are differing opinions as to the meaning of these words, they are most likely directed to the younger element of the congregation in their relationship to...
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