Making Conscious Decisions for Christ

Daily Devotional – Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 3:11 (NKJV)

According to the apostle Peter, Christ’s followers are to make conscious decisions for Christ. This entails turning away from evil, doing good, and pursuing peace actively. We are to follow the path of justice and peace rather than giving in to the temptations, distractions, and frustrations that can drive us to conflict and resentment.

Turn Away From Evil

Peter reminds us that anger, wrath, gossip, pride, and anything else that pulls us from the love of God are all examples of evil. It’s simple to slip into these traps in a society that frequently promotes rivalry, self-promotion, and retaliation. However, God has a different plan for us. Even when these actions appear to provide momentary satisfaction, we must reject them.

Avoiding sin is only one aspect of turning away from evil. It is about making a conscious decision to be righteous. It involves choosing to walk in God’s light and refusing to do things that damage our relationships with Him and other people. We get closer to Christ, the wellspring of all virtue, as we reject evil and choose peace.

Making Conscious Decisions for Christ

Think about the aspects of your life that might require you to turn away from evil today. Where can you do good on an active basis? In what ways can God be urging you to work toward harmony in your society or relationships? Let this verse serve as a guide to help you live as an example of Christ’s transformative power. Make a conscious decision to follow Christ.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, assist us in choosing the right path and avoiding the evil that tries to entangle us.