1 Peter 5.5 Overview

"You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." -1 Peter 5.5

1 Peter 5.5 introduces a new quality for leaders to posses. In the same way, it begins to look not just at those in leadership, but those who will be in leadership, those learning from current leaders. On top of this, it begins to speak about how all of humanity is to live, and the attitude people need to have with each other.


You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders- Learn from those who are older, sit at their feet and learn from the experiences of their lives.

and all of you- This message is not simply for an individual, or even a specific group. The words being spoken now are for the whole body of people, elders and youth, leaders and followers.

clothe yourselves with humility toward one another- Reject arrogance and entitlement, and focus on the needs of others, serving and learning.

God is opposed to the proud- God rejects those who live as if they don't need Him, and those who act as if they are above others.

but gives grace to the humble- God's favor rest on those who show their dependence upon Him, and those who seek to serve.

1 Peter 5.5 introduces the quality of humility, an attitude that is essential for society to exist.


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TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY!