BONDSERVANTS OF GOD

Introduction:

A. Where Is Home?

B. How Are Things Different When You Are A Visitor?

1. Do not feel "at home."

2. Must be careful about certain things.

3. Must take extra precautions.

Body: 1 Peter 2 : 11 - 17

I. As Sojourners and Pilgrims.

A. Abstain from fleshly lusts.

1. Are there Spiritual lusts?
2. The Spirit lusts - Galatians 5: 16, 17.

B. Have honorable conduct.

C. Observable good works.

1. To bring glory to God.
2. Matthew 5: 16.

II. Submit to Man's Ordinances.

A. How?

1. You are in control - you allow.
2. Do it for the Lord.
3. Remember who gives them authority.

B. Their Purpose.

1. To punish evildoers.
2. To praise good doers.

III. The Will of God.

A. Good works silence the foolish.

B. Bondservants obey.

C. Honor all.

D. Love your brethren.

E. Fear God.

F. Honor the Government leader.

Conclusion:

A. Where is your home?

1. Here on earth?

2. Not of this world?

B. How are you living your life?