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3.12.17 I Peter 2:16-17a

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If we are sincerely submitted to authority “for the Lord’s sake,” then we will show honor to all who deserve it. We may not agree with their politics or their practices, but we must respect their position (see Rom. 13). We will also “love the brotherhood,” meaning, of course, the people of God in the church. One way we show love to the brethren is by submitting to the authority of the “powers that be,” for we are bound together with one another in our Christian witness.

2.26.17 I Peter 2:4-10

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It is important that we, as God’s priests, maintain our separated position in this world. We must not be isolated, because the world needs our influence and witness; but we must not permit the world to infect us or change us. Separation is not isolation; it is contact without contamination.

2.19.17 I Peter 2:1-3

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What steps do you need to take that will facilitate your spiritual growth? Do we need to rid ourselves of malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander? Do we need to crave His Word more? Do we need to come to Him more often? Do we need to offer spiritual sacrifices? Do we need to trust Him more? Do we need to declare His praises? These are all significant spiritual steps Peter suggested to his discouraged Christians scattered in northern Asia Minor. Let’s listen to what the Spirit tells each of us and obey His direction. He wants to see us grow spiritually!