DEVOTION#12 A LITMUS TEST OF GRACE DEVOTION#13 THE YEAR OF THE LORD'S FAVOR

1 Peter 5:12King James Version (KJV)

12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

1 Peter 5:12Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

Final Greetings

12 Silas will bring this letter to you. I know that he is a faithful brother in Christ. I wrote this short letter to encourage you. I wanted to tell you that this is the true grace of God. Stand strong in that grace.

Definition of litmus test

1. :  a test in which a single factor (such as an attitude, event, or fact) is decisive

2. A litmus test is a question asked of a potential candidate for high office, the answer to which would determine whether the nominating official would proceed with the appointment or nomination.

Luke 4:18-19Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me.
    He has chosen me to tell good news to the poor.
He sent me to tell prisoners that they are free
    and to tell the blind that they can see again.
He sent me to free those who have been treated badly
19     and to announce that the time has come for the Lord to show his kindness.”