God’s word is perfect and effective in guiding us in how to live as citizens and employees. In many ways, we are “slaves” to the workplace, and the way we work for our employer matters—it matters to God. Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men… For it is God’s will that by doing good you…
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God’s Will in the Workplace (1st Peter 2:18-25)
Law-abiding Citizens (I Peter 2:13-17)
We called to be law-abiding citizens. We’ve spent four weeks discussing how we present ourselves to God: holy, in one mind, mature, and in community. Now we are prepared to see what God’s word says about what we are to do as citizens, employees, family members, and in society. Troubled Times I guess this is as good a day as…
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Come Before God in Community
Prepare for Lesson Read 1st Peter 2:8b-12 to prepare for today’s lesson. If you’re new to this community, please read the Reading Plan: Your Identity in Christ, Conduct Before God (Parts 1, 2, and 3). Focus As you come to Him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves, like living…
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The “With God” Life?
The “with God” life is not some abstract idea, separate from who you are. We are who we are because we live a “with God” life. Our thoughts are different and our ways are not the same as others. We live a Christ-centered life, not self-centered. We are not left ignorant about Him or unaware of His loyal love, beautiful…
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Conduct Before God Part Three—Mature
We should conduct ourselves before God as mature and capable of knowing and understanding God’s Word. As a young Christian, I didn’t appreciate the value of growing in the Lord and how much I needed it. Read 1st Peter 2:1-8 to prepare for today’s lesson. To get started, read the Reading Plan for 1st Peter, Your Identity in Christ, Conduct…
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