GETTING A NEW WARDROBE1 Peter 2:1-3

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. (1 Peter 2:1, NIV)

Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. (1:22, NIV)

SharingTo be honest, I do not like NIV. For this verse, I actually prefer the translation by ESV.

Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart … (1:22-25, ESV)

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. (1 Peter 2:1, NIV)

So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. (1 Peter 2:1, ESV)

Put away = take off or remove a piece of clothing

A New AppetiteLike newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk … (2a, NIV)

The Result… so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. (2b-3)

Spiritual Growth1. Purging of the impure/bad2. Filling with the pure/good

“You are the light of the world ... let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Mat 5:14-16)

Summary• Getting a new wardrobe• Getting a new diet• Getting a new heart