What is the meaning of 1 Peter 1:17? Since you call on a Father “Since you call on a Father” (1 Peter 1:17) reminds believers that prayer is directed to a loving, personal Parent. • Jesus taught, “Our Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:9), underscoring intimate access. • Through Christ we “receive adoption as sons” (Romans 8:15) and “become children of God” (John 1:12). • Because the relationship is real, every request, praise, or confession is offered to One who already cares. The verse assumes we do call on Him—prayer is normal, constant family communication. Who judges each one’s work impartially The same Father is also Judge: “He will render to each according to his works” (Romans 2:6). • “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:10). This is not about eternal destiny—settled by faith in Christ—but about assessing faithfulness and rewarding it (1 Corinthians 3:12-15). • “There is no favoritism with Him” (Ephesians 6:9). Status, background, or reputation cannot sway His verdict. • Knowing this, believers live with sober accountability: every act, word, and motive matters (Psalm 62:12). Conduct yourselves in reverent fear “Conduct yourselves in reverent fear” calls for a lifestyle shaped by awe, not terror. • “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). • “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12) means approaching daily obedience seriously, never casually. • “Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:28-29). Reverent fear balances the warmth of calling God “Father” with the weight of answering to His throne. It produces holiness, humility, and heartfelt worship. During your stay as foreigners Believers are “foreigners and strangers on the earth” (Hebrews 11:13). • Our “citizenship is in heaven” (Philippians 3:20), so present life is a temporary assignment. • Peter urges, “I urge you as foreigners and exiles to abstain from fleshly desires” (1 Peter 2:11), echoing the same theme. • Remembering the briefness of this “stay” keeps priorities clear: invest in what outlasts earth—obedience, love, witness. summary 1 Peter 1:17 links privilege to responsibility. We pray to a caring Father, yet that Father judges deeds without favoritism. Therefore, every day of our short pilgrimage is to be marked by reverent fear—an attitude that unites filial love with holy awe, guiding choices that will stand the impartial review of God. |
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