Devotional #25 in 1 Peter
Dale Buchanan
“Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
(1 Peter 3:3-4 KJV).
In the context of these verses, Peter is explaining to the Christian woman how to win her unsaved husband to the Lord.
It is not by the word (preaching or nagging him) but rather by a chaste (pure) and respectful behavior. Now, Peter proceeds further.
He talks about the wife’s appearance.
Peter does not prohibit a wife from trying to have a good appearance, fixing her hair pretty, wearing jewelry, or wearing nice-looking clothes.
All of that is good.
But that is not what will win your husband to the Lord.
It is the real you, the attitude of the heart displayed in your daily character.
A meek (strength under control) and quiet spirit – a gentle and calm spirit - will win him.
It is an incorruptible and constant peaceful spirit energized by the Holy Spirit.
As you yield to the Holy Spirit, you will exhibit the fruit of the Spirit:
love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance.
Your daily life, character, and speech with your husband will lead him to the Lord.
He sees what you have and wants that character in his life.
Live for the Lord in your home life so that he is attracted to Christ.
Besides helping win your husband, this lifestyle is precious and pleasing to the Lord.
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