ipl-logo

Is Peter's Sacrifice In A Form Of Integrity?

371 Words2 Pages
The biblical character that I have chosen for this assignment is Peter. Peter was lacking in one form of integrity. This form is “inconsistency between one’s actions on one side and against one’s words and values on the other. This inconsistency comes across as a lack of courage to act according to his values.” (Riser, 2006) Peter seemed to make a habit of saying one thing and doing other. The first indication is seen in Matthew 26:31-35, during the last supper Jesus declares that someone among them will betray them. Here is where we find out that Judas is the one to betray him later. On the way to the Mount of Olives Peter declares that he would never desert Jesus, even though Jesus knows and tells them that they all will. We see this scenario
Open Document