I Peter 5

“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another” (5). Peter urged spiritual elders to shepherd God’s flock willingly, with right motivations, and for young people to “submit” to their elders. But rather than simply echo the typical hierarchical relationships of his culture, Peter called everyone to humility. Humble people know how to give and receive help, and because they reject false self-sufficiency, they are open to God’s favor and support (5).

“Cast all your anxiety on him, because He cares for you” (7). Our society encourages us to disrespect each other and ‘depend on ourselves.’ But God calls us to be interconnected members of one Body, under one Lord who cares for us.