Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
6 Humble yourselves therefore. We must ever bear in mind for what end he bids us to be humble before God, even that we may be more courteous and kind to our brethren, and not refuse to submit to them as far as love demands. Then they who are haughty and refractory towards men, are, he says, acting insolently towards God.
Humility is the great peacemaker in any Christian society; pride is the great breaker. Clothe yourselves with it as your finest garment, and God will give you grace; remain proud, and He will oppose and crush you.
AI summary
Commenting on 1 Peter 5:5-7
Humble yourselves therefore,.... Or be ye humbled before God, and in his sight; quietly submit to his will; patiently bear every affliction without murmuring, repining, or replying against him; be still under the rod, and despise not the chastening of the Lord; mourn over sin as the cause, acknowledge your vileness and unworthiness, and stand in awe of his majesty, considering yourselves as under the...