Verse from 1 Peter

“最要紧的是彼此切实相爱，因为爱能遮掩许多的罪。”

彼得前书 4:8 

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

1 Peter 4:8 

Linus Van Pelt, better known as simply “Linus,” was a mainstay in the Peanuts comic strip. Witty and wise, yet insecure, Linus constantly carried a security blanket. We can identify. We have our fears and insecurities too.

The disciple Peter knew something about fear. When Jesus was arrested, Peter displayed courage by following the Lord into the courtyard of the high priest. But then he began to show his fear by lying to protect his identity (John 18:15–26). He spoke disgraceful words that denied his Lord. But Jesus never stopped loving Peter and ultimately restored him (see John 21:15–19).

Peter’s emphasis on love in 1 Peter 4:8 came from one who had experienced the deep love of Jesus. And he, in turn, stressed the importance of love in our relationships with the words “above all.” The intensity of the verse continues with the encouragement to “love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

Father, 

Your love, in and through Jesus, 

has rescued us time and time again. 

Help me to be an instrument of Your saving love for others.