Robert L. Thomas, Th.D.
ence to the command to be hum bled under His mighty hand. But the seventh verse focuses upon humility as it pertains to the one exercising it. Failure here can have serious psychological implications. It is undeniable that problems will intervene while the Christian awaits his exaltation at the return of Christ (I Peter 5:6). These might grow to the point of becoming un bearable, no matter how good his intention may be. While awaiting the reappearance of Christ, he may suffer from pressures of all types, social, mental, physical, financial and many others. Fie will begin to
Too little recognition has been given to Biblical teachings on men tal health. For example, few have noticed Peter's important words on this subject toward the close of his first epistle. After giving attention to the prospects of persecution and its consequent suffering, he turns to the important virtue of humility and describes its effects upon the individual. In I Peter 5:5 he shows humil ity's impact upon one's relations with others. In I Peter 5:6 it is low liness of mind toward God; wil lingness to accept the unpleasant circumstances of life is in obedi
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