Humility And Endurance

Peter said we must be, “clothed with humility”. The Greek verb is a rare, used only by Peter and means, “tie yourselves up in humility.” According to Robinson this refers particularly to a long white apron, or outer garment, that was commonly worn by slaves. Maybe Peter used this word to stress this point and cause the saints to take note., as your Lord and Christ was humble, you also must be.  Jesus is the only Head of the church and there are no hierarchies below Him.  No exalting of people one over another, he says clothe yourselves with humility, and serve one another with it.  Recognize where we stand before God—we are all equally lost or equally saved, no one is more important…