1 Peter 1:24

1 Peter 1:24 ‘For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls off, but the word of the Lord abides forever.”'

‘For' -This is. quotation from Isaiah 2:6. Here is proof of the assertion made in 1 Peter 1:23. What is corruptible on this planet is ‘flesh'. Humanity is finite and frail (James 4:14). What abides is the Word of God, words like those found in Isaiah 2:6. Still relevant, still powerful, still living, convicting, and abiding. And still true!

‘All flesh is like grass' -‘Flesh' means ‘every human being'. What is produced by. corruptible seed. In this there may be. hint at the temporary nature of those persecuting these Christians.

‘And all its glory like the flower of grass' -‘And all its splendour' (TCNT). All the great accomplishments, splendor, achievements, pride and attainments of mankind are just as temporary and fragile. Man knows that he is temporary, but many men try to build something that they think will stand the test of time. It is hard to believe, but every human accomplishment or project on this planet will one day go up in smoke (2 Peter 3:10). And outlasting the physical existence of mankind or his earthly projects is the Word of God. Therefore let us never be intimidated by secular society or its achievements, for they cannot compare with our heavenly home (1 Peter 1:4).