WED: “THE FEAR OF THE LORD HELPS US BE BETTER CITIZENS”

TEXT:  1 PETER 2:13-25

  • INTRODUCTION     1 Peter 2:17
    • Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
  1. Law abiding citizens     1 Peter 2:13-15
    1. Submitting to God ordained authority     Romans 13
    2. Bringing glory to God as a citizen
    3. Being a witness to the lost as a citizen
      1. Being a witness to the lost is the will of God for every believer
      2. Doing what is right is the will of God for every believer
      3. Living above reproach is the will of God for every believer
  2. Positively impacting citizens     1 Peter 2:16-17
    1. Using freedoms honorably, not maliciously
    2. Using liberties to serve others, not to be sinful
    3. Using honor to show love to others
  3. Christ following citizens     1 Peter 2:18-25
    1. In serving faithfully
    2. In suffering innocently
    3. In surrendering righteously