1 Peter 1:13 - Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ -- World English.
The Greek word rendered "prepare" above literally refers to binding one's garment around the waist. The expression came to be used figuratively to denote being prepared for a work that needed to be accomplished. It is similar to the English expression "buckle down", referring to setting one's minds to tackle a task with determination.
In application, Peter is referring to having a sober (alert) mind constantly aware of putting away the works of the flesh and the attractions of the world, and being holy -- consecrated -- in mind and conduct. We should renew such determination each day and throughout each day. This calls for us to throw aside any unnecessary cares of this world, and increase our zeal in doing what is right in the sight of our Heavenly Father.
Due to our sinful flesh, we will have many set-backs along the way; these should not deter us. We should quickly come to the Heavenly Father through Christ regarding any form of sin (Romans 8:34; 1 John 1:9; 2:1), and we have the assurance that He is able, if our hearts are in the right place, to make us stand. -- Romans 14:4; Jude 1:24.
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