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1 Peter 2:11 - Strangers in The World.

1 Peter 2:11 (NIV) Dear friends, I urge you, 
as aliens and strangers in the world, to 
abstain from sinful desires, which war against your 
soul. 

1 Peter 2:11 (NLT) Dear friends, I warn you 
as temporary residents and foreigners to 
keep away from worldly desires that wage war 
against your very souls.  

1 Peter 2:11 (AMP) Beloved, I implore you as 
aliens and strangers and exiles [in this world] to 
abstain from the sensual urges (the evil desires, 
the passions of the flesh, your lower nature) 
that wage war against the soul.  

INTRODUCTION

Heaven came to earth in the symbolism of the 
Jewish sanctuary (the tabernacle and temple) where 
God's presence dwelt. It came in a fuller way in 
the person of Jesus Christ, "God with us." It 
permeated the entire world as the Holy Spirit came to 
live in every believer. [Life Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Aliens from other countries are rarely 
shown the "welcome mat." They are often accepted 
reluctantly or with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. They may 
even find themselves victims of discrimination, 
rejection, or intolerance. 
   The Bible says that we are "aliens and 
strangers in the world." Our citizenship is in Heaven 
and there is our real home. As long as we live 
on this earth, we don't quite fit in. Our 
customs are different, our goals are different, our 
ways of living are different, our concerns are 
different. 
   And as Christ's followers (instead of 
followers of this world), we may find ourselves 
scorned, rejected, or even persecuted. If so, we 
shouldn't be surprised. Jesus warned, "If they 
persecuted Me, they will also persecute you" (John 
15:20), 
   But never forget: You are a citizen of 
the Kingdom of God. And someday you will be 
Home! 
   If we are strangers in the world and are 
meant to stand out, what does it say about us if 
we blend right hand?  Shouldnt we be 
concerned if we feel comfortable and at home?  [Hope 
for Each Day by Billy Graham] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

1 Peter 2:11 - Holy Spirit Power Defeats Sin.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2004/20041122-0759.html 

Galatians 5:16 - Live by the Spirit.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20221002-0835.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

https://abible.com/links/