CounselConcerning Our Cares (1 Peter 5:6-7) Related Media Introduction Can you say that your life is without any burdens, concerns, or worries? You have probably heard 1Peter 5:5-6. The most important thing that we can take from these verses is the understanding and the knowledge, the belief and the conviction, that humility is a choice. Peter says, "Humble yourself!" We can choose to go the right way, and when we do, we have humbled ourselves. Verse5. Verse 1 Peter 5:5. Likewise, ye younger — νεωτεροι probably means here inferiors, or those not in sacred offices; and may be understood as referring to the people at large who are called to obey them that have the rule over them in the Lord. In this sense our Lord, it appears, uses the word, Luke 22:26. Be subject one to another — Strive all to 1Peter 5:7 Meaning and Commentary. 1 Peter 5:7. Casting all your care upon him. "Upon God": as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions read. The words are taken out of, or at least refer to ( Psalms 55:22 ) , where, instead of "cast thy burden upon the Lord", the Septuagint have it, "cast thy care upon the Lord"; the care of the body, and of all the TheMeaning Of 1 Peter 5:8 . Let’s take a look at the 1 Peter 5:8 meaning and see what it says. Be Alert And Of Sober Mind . 1 Peter 5:8 starts off with a reminder that they are in danger and therefore need to be alert and sober-minded. This isn’t the first time Peter has given this warning; he’s warned his readers three times (1 Peter 1: Theearly addition of Church represents the natural interpretation of the word, which indeed expresses the latent significance of ἐκ - κλησία , the called out, compare St. Paul’s use of ἡ ἐκλογή in Romans 11:7. In 1 Peter 5:1 ff. Peter addresses bodies rather than individuals and in 1 Peter 5:9 he uses a collective term Peterproceeds to develop his meaning. Now we see him only by faith; then his elect shall see him as he is - the veil will be withdrawn (see ver. 5). 1 Peter 1:7. Vincent's Word Studies. Trial (δοκίμιον) Only here and James 1:3. Rev., proof. The word means a test. As the means of proof, however, is not only the touchstone itself 1Peter 5:10. As believers in Christ, we are loved with an everlasting love and have been drawn by God with loving-kindness and with great goodness. We do not deserve the many privileges we have received by faith, indeed we deserve full punishment for our sins and the wages of all sin is death. But in His grace, Christ paid the price for our 1Peter 5:3-7. 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because Verseof the Day There are many places in Scripture that remind us that the cares and concerns of this world can become a burdensome load in our lives. Dhh6pB6.