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1 Peter 3:8-12
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Keeping the Peace
1 Peter 3:8-12
Class Worship
7 Deadly Recaps
- The brief turn to husbands is Peter considering a Christian husband with a Christian wife.
- The apostle Peter is painting a picture for us.
- Just as we are called to be imitators of Christ (writing under), our marriages can also be a tracing of God's love for us.
- Christ gave His life for us even while we were sinners.
- Husbands must give their life for their wives even while they do not submit.
- We are called to carry the load.
- Watch snowboarding competitions for proof. :-)
Peace Sells ...
... but Who's Buying?
Peace Sells ...
Suffering ...
... for Righteousness' Sake
Suffering ...
1 Peter 3
8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For
“Whoever desires to love life
and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit;
11 let him turn away from evil and do good;
let him seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
All eyes on me ...
What's the first thing that jumps out at you?
All eyes on me ...
be of one mind.
All Christians are to be examples and purveyors of peace and unity, not disruption and disharmony.
be of one mind.
What's another recurring theme in Peter mentioned in verse 8?
Look up ... 1:22; 2:17; 4:8; 5:14
On the contrary!
What does blessing mean here?
“Blessing” means “to speak well of.”
On the contrary!
you were called to this.
A person to whom God has given undeserved blessings instead of judgment, should seek the blessing he will receive when giving a free gift of forgiveness to someone who has wronged him.
love life ...
... and see good days.
What is Peter quoting?
love life ...
Psalm 34:12–16
Enjoy your life ... John 10:10
Paired Psalms
Where else did Peter use Psalms to confirm his teaching?
Paired Psalms
Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
1 Peter 2:3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
Wrap it up!
The requirements of the fulfilled life include:
- Verse 8 - a humble, loving attitude toward everyone.
- Verse 9 - a non-vindictive response toward revilers.
Wrap it up!
- Verse 10 - pure and honest speech.
- Verse 11 - a disdain for sin and pursuit of peace.
- Verse 12 - and a right motive that pleases the omniscient Lord.
#REBORN
" ... it is a work of God,
accomplished through the Word of God,
that awakens faith in the Son of God,
and enables us to LOVE the family of God ..."
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