Anchorage Baptist Temple

When in Rome: Overcoming MistreatmentWelcome, dear readers. Today, we delve into a topic that is as old as humanity itself—mistreatment. We've all felt it, and truth be told, we've all dished it out in one form or another. The aim is to shed light on this issue, drawing from insights found in the book of 1 Peter.In the ancient Roman world, the atmosphere was particularly hostile to Christians. To the Romans, life was fantastic and wonderful, but for the Christians, it was a tale of continual mistreatment. Just like the early Christians, many of us can relate to feelings of being wronged, cheated, and taken advantage of. The question is: How do we overcome this? How do we respond to being mistreated?In 1 Peter 3, we find insights on how to handle mistreatment. Peter calls us all to unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. He advises us not to repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, to bless. It is our calling to bless others so that we may obtain a