THE CHRISTIAN WAY

Introduction:

A. Submit Yourself.

1. To the governing authorities.

2. To those you work for.

3. To your spouse.

B. One Final Point.

Body: 1 Peter 3: 8 - 12

I. Plea to the Church.

A. Be of one mind.

1. Philippians 2: 5 - 8.

2. Philippians 4; 8.

B. Have compassion.

C. Love as brothers.

D. Be Tenderhearted - not hard hearted.

1. Pharaoh hardened his heart.

2. Israel was hard hearted.

E. Have courtesy.

F. Be a blesser.

1. Do not act like them.

2. Must bless to be blessed.

II. The Pattern for Good Living.

A. Watch what you say.

B. Choose to do good.

C. Seek/pursue peace.

III. God’s Promise.

A. He sees what is happening.

B. He hears you prayers.

C. His face is on the side of the good.

Conclusion:

A. Carefully Examine Yourself.

1. Does this passage describe you?

2. Are you cultivating these fruit?

3. Do others see you as this?

B. Whose side are you on?