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A LIFE TO COMMEND (2 OF 4)
by Marion Clark
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25
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A Life to Commend (2 of 4)
Series: 1 Peter
D. Marion Clark
1 Peter 2:18-25
Introduction
We continue to step through our minefield of authority. Peter has moved from his encouragement section of his epistle to practical instruction and exhortation. His topic is how Christians are to live in the world, and he approaches the subject in terms of how they are to regard the authority systems of society. Verses 13-17 addressed civil authority, including also general relations with neighbors. Peter instructed his readers to be good citizens by submitting to the governing officials and by showing proper respect to everyone.
The point that Peter was trying to impress upon his people was this: Always take time to consider how your behavior is honoring or dishonoring God before the world. That's what matters. You are not your own persons. You are servants of God. That leads us into our next passage, verses 18-25, in which Peter directly addresses servants.
Bear Up Under Unjust Punishment 18-20
If we thought Peter was being overly strict in his admonition to submit to every authority, consider his comments to slaves. Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. These are tough words. Put yourself in the place of these slaves.
For example, consider yourself in a bad work situation. Your supervisor is treating you terribly, and you are not in a position to confront him because you may lose your job, which would be disastrous for you. You come to me to share your burden and seek counsel. Then I question you: ''Do you deserve your treatment? Are you sure? Then what's the problem? It is good for you to bear up under the pain of unjust treatment.'' That would be a good approach for me to take if I wanted to deter anyone from coming to me for counsel. Well, again, let's try to put aside the red flags that pop up with such a statement and try to understand Peter's co ...
Series: 1 Peter
D. Marion Clark
1 Peter 2:18-25
Introduction
We continue to step through our minefield of authority. Peter has moved from his encouragement section of his epistle to practical instruction and exhortation. His topic is how Christians are to live in the world, and he approaches the subject in terms of how they are to regard the authority systems of society. Verses 13-17 addressed civil authority, including also general relations with neighbors. Peter instructed his readers to be good citizens by submitting to the governing officials and by showing proper respect to everyone.
The point that Peter was trying to impress upon his people was this: Always take time to consider how your behavior is honoring or dishonoring God before the world. That's what matters. You are not your own persons. You are servants of God. That leads us into our next passage, verses 18-25, in which Peter directly addresses servants.
Bear Up Under Unjust Punishment 18-20
If we thought Peter was being overly strict in his admonition to submit to every authority, consider his comments to slaves. Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. These are tough words. Put yourself in the place of these slaves.
For example, consider yourself in a bad work situation. Your supervisor is treating you terribly, and you are not in a position to confront him because you may lose your job, which would be disastrous for you. You come to me to share your burden and seek counsel. Then I question you: ''Do you deserve your treatment? Are you sure? Then what's the problem? It is good for you to bear up under the pain of unjust treatment.'' That would be a good approach for me to take if I wanted to deter anyone from coming to me for counsel. Well, again, let's try to put aside the red flags that pop up with such a statement and try to understand Peter's co ...
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