1Pe 3:10-11 | MHM | STEP | v. 10 : The apostle quotes Psalm 34:12-14 to explain how to live a happy life. To have a long, peaceful life, one must avoid speaking evil, lying, and harming others. Instead, they should always be ready to do good and overcome evil by kindness. Peace should be actively sought with everyone, even if others reject it. This shows that good conduct and careful speech are key to a comfortable and prosperous life. Christians are encouraged not only to accept peace but to chase it in the face of conflict.

‏ 1 Peter 3:10-11

v. 10: The apostle quotes Psalm 34:12-14 ^a to explain how to live a happy life. To have a long, peaceful life, one must avoid speaking evil, lying, and harming others. Instead, they should always be ready to do good and overcome evil by kindness. Peace should be actively sought with everyone, even if others reject it. This shows that good conduct and careful speech are key to a comfortable and prosperous life. Christians are encouraged not only to accept peace but to chase it in the face of conflict.

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