THE CHRISTIAN SPIRIT IN SOCIAL RELATIONS _CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ THE main contention of St. Peter is that the Christian life and obligations are not intended to be, and never should be, made a disturbing force in social and family relations. Our Lord warned His disciples that Christianity... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 1 Peter 3:7. KNOWLEDGE.—With thought and care; trying wisely to meet all circumstances, GIVING HONOUR.—In the spirit of Christian meekness and gentleness, which always puts others before self. WEAKER VESSEL.—This is physically true, and it puts woman upon every good... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 1 Peter 3:8. OF ONE MIND.—One aim and purpose. This is possible when all seek the honour of Christ; impossible when each seeks his own honour. LOVE AS BRETHREN.—Or “loving the brethren.” PITIFUL—Towards each other’s frailties. “Good-hearted,” “sweet-spirited.” COURTE... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 1 Peter 3:15. LORD GOD.—Probably better, “Lord Christ.” “To sanctify Christ or God was to count His name as holy above all other names, His fear as the only fear which men ought to cherish, and therefore as the safeguard against all undue fear of men.” 1 Peter 3:17.... [ Continue Reading ]