CALLED

Peter used the term several times in his epistles. We now shed light on the seven verses where he mentions the word ... 'called'. 

But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; (1 Peter 1:15) 
This command is impossible to obey in your own strength. When you acknowledge spiritual bankruptcy, your need for a Savior comes to the fore. It is in Christ that sanctification takes place, transforming you into His likeness. 

Declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9) 
Measure this marvelous light against the darkness of your past; measure it against the deeper darkness of sin's slavery if you continue on that path; and measure it against the total darkness of eternity if you died without a Savior.

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. (1 Peter 2:21) 
Augustine - When God allows us to suffer it is either to 'improve our imperfections' or to 'prove our perfections'. As you respond in a godly manner to undeserved suffering, you become a beacon of grace in a rebellious world.

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. (1 Peter 3:9) 
You must do more than give 'eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' (mankind's standard for justice). You are called to show mercy, for that is the way God has dealt with you.

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. (1 Peter 5:10 )
The only guarantee that any believer will have a worthy report at the final judgment is God’s faithfulness. Having begun His work in you, He promises to complete it. 

His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3)
Everything is afforded by our Lord; and as you come to know Him, trust Him, and love Him, you are given the power to become like Him.

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,  (2 Peter 1:10)
Spurgeon - No believer should be content with hoping and trusting; he should ask the Lord to lead him on to full assurance, so that matters of hope may become matters of certainty.

Take them in, soak them up, and allow these passages to define your relationship with God, for ...

'You are called'