WORLDLY DESIRE vs. THE WILL OF GOD 1 Peter 4:1-11
Incentives to Say No to Worldly Desires The futility and pain of the sinful way of life vs. 3 Knowing that Judgment Day is coming vs. 5 Christ’s example and encouragement vs. 1-2
Let worldly desires expire. 1 Peter 4:1-6 Let worldly desires expire.
The Will of God Pray
But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. Luke 21:36 NASB Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving… Col. 4:2 NASB With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints… Eph. 6:18 NASB
The Will of God Pray Love each other deeply Offer hospitality to one another Use spiritual gifts to serve one another
Live to fulfill the will of God 1 Peter 7-11 Live to fulfill the will of God
Truth to Take Home Christ calls us to fulfill the will of God, and not to indulge worldly desires.
Let worldly desires expire. Live to fulfill the will of God. Charge Let worldly desires expire. Live to fulfill the will of God.