STUDIES ON 1 PETER
LESSON 8
1 Peter 2:12-17 [New Living Translation (NLT)]
Respecting People in Authority
13 For the Lord’s sake, respect all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.
15 It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you. 16 For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. 17 Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters.[i] Fear God, and respect the king.
1. RESPECT ALL HUMAN AUTHORITY
Respect – esteem: a feeling or attitude of admiration or deference toward somebody or something
King – the leader of the country you are in
Officials – all levels
Right or wrong attention toward us
2. YOUR HONORABLE LIFE
What it should do for you
Free, yet slaves – don’t use freedom wrongly
3. PREMISE
Respect everyone: this is a choice on your part
love your Christian brothers and sisters
Fear God – sufficiently to show ultimate respect and because of who he is and what he can do
Respect (honor) the king – top authority in a country
YOU MUST PRACTICE RESPECT. IT DOES NOT COME NATURALLY OR EASILY, BUT IT IS COMMANDED BY GOD AND TAUGHT BY PARENTS. IT IS EXPECTED BY AUTHORITY AND PUNISHED FOR LACK OF IT.
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