1 Peter 1:22-25

1 Peter 1:22-25

[22] Seeing ye have purified  souls  in  obeying  the truth  unto  unfeigned  love of the brethren,  see that ye love  one another  with  a pure  heart  fervently:  [23] Being born again,  not  of  corruptible  seed,  but  of incorruptible,  by  the word  of God,  which liveth  and  abideth  [24] For  all  flesh  is as  grass,  and  all  the glory  as  the flower  of grass.  withereth,  and  the flower  thereof  falleth away:  [25] But  the word  of the Lord  endureth  for  ever.  And  the word  which  by the gospel is preached  unto 

What does 1 Peter 1:22-25 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Peter next turned his attention from the believer"s duty to God to the believer"s duty to his or her Christian brethren. He did so to explain further the implications of living joyfully during trials and suffering. He returned to what he set out to do in 1 Peter 1:13, namely, to spell out the implications of Christian faith and hope. However, he continued to reflect on the theological basis of our ethical responsibilities. He would get into practical Christian ethics later. Obedience to the truth produces a sincere love for the brethren ( 1 Peter 1:22-25), repentance from sin ( 1 Peter 2:1), and a desire for spiritual growth ( 1 Peter 2:2). [1]