Today we begin chapter two of 1 Peter. The books in the New Testament were not written in chapter and verses but were letters written to clear up issues. So though we say we are starting with chapter two, Peter is continuing his thoughts. The word “therefore” let’s the reader know the writer is basing his next sentence on what he has already said.
Peter reasons with us, that since life is short and can end without warning, and since God’s word and purposes stand forever, let’s get rid of malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy and all evil speaking (1 Peter 2:1).
In other words, life is just too short to be angry all the time.
