1 Peter 1:14

German (Die Heilige Schrift (Schlachter 1951))

Als gehorsame Kinder gewöhnet euch nicht wieder die Begierden an, denen ihr früher in eurer Unwissenheit fröntet;

Was bedeutet das?

This verse tells us to follow God's rules and not let our old bad habits control us anymore, especially those we had before we knew better about God. It comes from the Apostle Peter telling new Christians how they should live.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine you used to eat too many candies because you didn't know it was unhealthy. Now that you do know, you listen to your parents and don’t eat as much candy anymore. That's what this verse means—following God’s rules now that we understand them better.

Historischer Hintergrund

The Apostle Peter wrote this letter to Christians living in various areas around the Roman Empire who were facing persecution for their faith. He encourages them to live differently from how they did before knowing Christ, emphasizing obedience and growth in understanding.

Anwendung für heute

Imagine you're a new employee at a company with different rules than your old job. This verse reminds us to adapt by following the new rules rather than our old habits, especially when we know better now that we've learned more about the right way to do things.

Themen

• obedience
• transformation
• spiritual growth
• ignorance vs knowledge
• new life in Christ
• change

Verwandte Verse

• Romans 6:17
• Ephesians 4:22
• Colossians 3:5
• James 1:22-25
• Jeremiah 18:1-10

Häufige Fragen

Who wrote 1 Peter and why?

The Apostle Peter wrote this letter to encourage Christians who were facing persecution, reminding them of their identity in Christ and the need for obedience.

What does it mean to not fashion ourselves according to former lusts?

It means to stop living by our old desires or habits that led us astray before we knew God. We should now align our lives with God's will.

How is ignorance related to former lusts in this verse?

Ignorance here refers to not knowing better about God’s ways. Once we understand and grow in knowledge, we can move away from old sinful habits.

What does it mean to be an obedient child of God?

Being an obedient child means following God's commands and living according to His will as one would follow the rules set by a loving parent.