Craig

Thanks so much Cheryl for such a thorough explanation of v 7. That really helps to bring the bring meaning and practicality to what Peter said.

Regarding v5,6.
I can see what you mean that Gen 18:12 is when we are told that Sarah called Abraham “lord” (master, sir – term of respect). If Peter’s comment is confined to this incident I can see how it would remove the practical problem of a wife being told to submit to her husband, even when he says to do something unwise or sinful. (I can’t really see how that could be consistent with the rest of scripture.)
I would like to think that that is the explanation, but I have some questions still. In what sense is this is incident an example of Sarah “obeying” Abraham? Also, could Sarah calling Abraham “lord” at this one time just be an indication that it was her general term for him? Also, if Peter is discussing the difficult times of being a Christian, like when an unbelieving husband wants his wife to do something bad, I can see how it would tie in with Peter’s discussion of slaves and persecution. I am just trying to follow what Peter is really saying and why he said it. Thanks again.