1 Peter 2:13-25 ESV
13Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
18Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Ambassador: A minister sent to a foreign land to represent the sovereign or country
Paul Writes that we are Christ’s Ambassadors, 2 Corinthians 5:20
2 Corinthians 5:20 ESV
20Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Act with diplomacy and skill because we are representing Christ on Earth
Skilled at representing our LORD in what we say but more importantly How we ACT
ACTIONS SPEAK LOADER THAN WORDS
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Where is our Culture Heading?
Drew Brees
Bring Your Bible to School
Backed By Focus on the Family
Brees says: “I do not support any group that discriminates or is trying to promote inequality.”
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1 Peter 2:13-17
13Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
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1 Peter 2:15 ESV
15For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.
Unsaved People are watching us, speaking against us, and looking for excuses to reject the gospel so …. LIVE HONEST LIVES
We do not witness only with our lips, we must back up our “Talk” with our “Walk”
Matthew 5:16 ESV
16In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
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1 Peter 2:17 ESV
17Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
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1 Peter 2:18-20
18Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
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Ephesians 6:7 NIV
7Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,
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Balance your Life = Smooth Sailing
(Not in this Fallen World)
1 Thessalonians 3:2-3 NIV
2We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 3so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them.
“God Prepares Great Men for Great Tasks by Great Trials” J.K. Gressett
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1 Peter 2:18 ESV
18Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust.
Daniel: King’s dietary laws, the way he refused proved he honored the King and respected the authorities. (Dan. 1)
ACTS 5:29: Peter is brought before the Council and the High Priest and Told not to Preach about Jesus: He Responds: “We ought to obey God Rather than Men”
Acts 5:29 ESV
29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.
Showed Respect, submitted to the Institution but refused to stop Preaching
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1 Peter 2:19 ESV
19For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.
Unjustified Suffering:
Picture of Kingdom Life: Matthew 5: 10-12
Matthew 5:10-12 ESV
10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Romans 8:16 ESV
16The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
Respect the Office even though you cannot respect the person
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1 Peter 2:16,20a ESV
16Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 20For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure?
You Reap What You Sow
Don’t Sow Sin:
Our Freedom in Christ is not Freedom to Live a Lawless Life
Don’t Practice Evil:
Drinking ⇒ Liver Damage
Laziness ⇒ Poverty
Overspending ⇒ Debt
Late to Work ⇒ Fired Again
Selfish Attitude ⇒ No Friends
One night Stands ⇒ STDs
Pain of Divorce & Guilt of Abortion
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1 Peter 2:21-25
21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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Luke 22:42 ESV
42“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
John 8:28b NIV
I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me.
John 14:26 CSB
26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.
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1 Peter 2:24 ESV
24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
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Live to Righteousness
1 Peter 2:24 ESV
24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
Walk the Walk
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Be SALT and LIGHT
Live as Christ’s Ambassadors
Back up our “Talk” with our “Walk”
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“This I Believe” – Hillsong Worship
“Run to the Father” – Cody Carnes
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