Portraits of Peter | Peter, Floundering Father

Mercy Commons Podcast

Despite initially embracing Gentile inclusion, Peter withdrew from them under pressure, creating a two-tier church. Paul confronted Peter, emphasizing that righteousness comes through faith in Jesus alone, not by adhering to Jewish customs. This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining gospel truth and authenticity, as we often fall into hypocrisy when trying to please others. We must continually expose our true selves to God and others, seek His grace, and invite genuine relationships to grow in our faith and align with the gospel.