God’s command for His people to be holy applies to us today (1 Pet. 1:16). The declaration “I am the Lord,” found fifteen times in this chapter, reminds us that He must control every area of life.
至今，神仍要祂的子民保持圣洁（彼前1:16）。“我是耶和华”的宣言，在本章节共出现15次，并提醒我们神必须管辖我们生命的每一方面。
The Home 家庭 (3a).
Holiness should start in the home as we show respect for our parents (Eph. 6:1–3).
圣洁应由家中开始，所以我们应当孝敬父母（弗6:1-3）。
Time 时间 (3b).
All of our time belongs to God, and we must not waste it (Eph. 5:15–17). But we must also take care to devote special times to Him in worship and service.
我们所有的时间都属于神，因此绝不能浪费（弗5:15-17）。我们更是要特别花时间敬拜神、侍奉祂。
Food 饮食 (5–8).
Yes, we must eat and drink to the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31). Our table should be an altar for peace offerings, but too often it is a field for battles!
是的，我们吃喝都要为荣耀神而行（林前10:31）。我们的餐桌应当是平安祭的祭坛，但很多时候却变成了战场！
Labor 工作 (9–10).
We should think of others as we enjoy what God has given to us. If He is Lord in our work, we cannot be selfish.
在享受神所赐给我们的祝福时，我们也应当为别人着想。如果祂是我们工作的主，我们就不能自私自利。
Business 生意 (11–13).
Making dishonest deals, telling lies, holding back money, and using God’s name to cover frauds are all out of the question when He is Lord.
不诚实的交易、说谎、不发工资，并用神的名掩盖诈骗都是万万不可的，因神是主。
Neighbors 邻舍 (14–18).
Unkindness, injustice, gossip, grudges, and hatred (note the sequence) are evil. “Love your neighbor as yourself” is the second greatest commandment (Mark 12:31).
不仁、不义、八卦、怨恨、仇敌（请注意当中顺序）都是邪恶的。圣经中的第二大诫命是要“要爱人如己”（可12:31）。
Read the entire chapter carefully and find other areas of practical application.
请仔细阅读整个篇章，并找出其它实际应用之处。
Praying the Scripture 用经文祷告
- When the Lord said, “”You shall be holy, for I am holy.” (1Pe 1:16) He means we shall be holy in every aspect of our lives. It is interesting the chapter covers wide aspect of our daily lives. From our relationship at home, the time we use, the food we eat, the work we engage in, the business deals and how we treat our neighbors. Is there any area of your life and beyond God’s control? Let’s pray that there is none. All areas of our lives are open to the Lord’s for scrutiny.
当主说：“你们要圣洁，因为我是圣洁的”（彼前1:16），祂的意思是要我们在生活中的每一方面都圣洁。有趣的是，本章竟涵盖我们日常生活的许多层面，如：家里的关系、时间的安排、所吃的食物、从事的工作、生意的往来，以及如何对待邻居。你生活中有哪方面是神不得管制的？请为自己祷告，在生活中没有什么是神不得掌控的，也没有什么是神不得审查的。
- The Lord is fair and compassionate. He commanded us not to oppress or rob our neighbors, not to owe the wages of workers (Lev 19:13). Furthermore, we shall not reap the field right up to its edge, neither shall we gather the gleanings after our harvest. We shall not strip our vineyard bare, neither shall we gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard. We shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner. (Lev 19:9-10) Let’s pray that we will not push our workers or suppliers to their limit. Let them earn what is a fair and justifiable living for themselves. This is the Lord’s command.
耶和华是公正的，且满有怜悯。祂命令我们不可欺压邻舍，不可抢夺他的物，也不可拖欠雇工人的工价（利19:13）。此外，我们不可在地收割庄稼时割尽田角，也不可拾取所遗落的；不可摘尽葡萄园的果子，也不可拾取葡萄园所掉的果子，要留给穷人和寄居的（利19:9-10）。让我们祈祷不把工人或供应商推至极致，让他们也能为自己赚取公平及合理的生计。这是主的命令。
