Church As It “Should Be” #4 | 1 Peter 3:9 | Pastor Tom Drion

<p>In 1 Peter 3:9, Christians are commanded not to repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead to bless those who wrong them. This message explores the deeply rooted desire for payback that often surfaces in marriages, families, workplaces, and even within the church. Drawing on the teaching of Jesus, the apostles, and the example of Christ Himself, it shows why retaliation is incompatible with the hope of the gospel.</p><p>The sermon explains that believers are able to reject revenge because they trust God’s justice rather than seeking their own. Instead of returning harm, Christians are called to respond with blessing through prayer, encouragement, gracious speech, and practical acts of kindness. This is not presented as weakness, but as a visible expression of faith in God’s promises and future inheritance.</p>