1 Peter 2:13-17
Today we are reading 1 Peter 2.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
1 Peter 2:13-17 - Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, 14 or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. 15 For such is the will of God, that by doing right you silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Act as free people, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bond-servants of God. 17 Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions."
Honest Questions
1. Have you ever lived, worked, or vacationed in a country where there was no separation of church and state? If so, please, tell us about it.
2. Why would Peter instruct us to submit ourselves to every human institution "for the Lord's sake?"
3. Have you ever participated in or desired to participate in any form of public service or elected office? If so, what did you do and why did you want to do it?
4. Make a list of the most influential people in your community and pray for them. What is one way we could serve people who are in positions of authority this holiday season?
5. What sort of false accusations do you think unbelievers have toward Christians when it comes to our political views?
6. What sort of unbiblical biases do you see in contemporary Christians when it comes to our political views?
7. Read 1 Peter 2:16. In what ways have you seen Christians use their "freedom" as a covering for evil?
8. Read 1 Peter 2:14. Do you think our elected officials are better at praising people who do things right or punishing evildoers? If we were to better align ourselves to God's will in either of those areas where do you think we should start?
9. What is was your favorite verse in 1 Peter 2 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading 1 Peter 2?
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