When suffering brings us low, we wonder how we can be made high. Pride says I need it now and only I can be trusted to make it happen. In this passage, Peter calls us to a humble approach to God and others that leads to true exaltation from God.

Resources:

1 Peter 5

Biblical Eldership, Alexander Strauch

The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness, Timothy Keller

1 Peter, Baker Exegetical Commentary, Karen Jobes

1 Peter, New American Commentary, Tom Schreiner

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