2. Unity in Christ
3:8-12

3. Christian Living in a Hostile World
Theme
Christian Living in a Hostile World

4. John 13:35
By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

5. 1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

6. Colossians 3:12-16
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which

7. Colossians 3:12-16
binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…

8. John 17:20-21
I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

9. Galatians 6:2
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

10. 1 Peter 1:22
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart

11. 1 Peter 2:17
Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

12. Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

13. 1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.

14. 1 Peter 3:13-16
Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of

15. 1 Peter 3:13-16
foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.

16. 1 Corinthians 4:12
When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure

17. 1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

18. Luke 6:28
…bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

19. Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

20. 1 Peter 2:21
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

21. Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

22. 1 Peter 1:3-5
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,

23. 1 Peter 1:3-5
5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

24. Romans 8:17
…and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

25. 1 Peter 3:10-12
For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; 11 let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

26. where darkness is rife, Making the sorrowing glad.
Make Me A Blessing
Out in the highways and byways of life, Many are weary and sad; Carry the sunshine
where darkness is rife, Making the sorrowing glad.

27. Give as 'twas given to you in
Make Me A Blessing
Give as 'twas given to you in
your need, Love as the Master loved you; Be to the helpless a helper indeed, Unto your mission be true.

28. Make Me A Blessing Make me a blessing,
make me a blessing, Out of my life may Jesus shine; Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray, Make me a blessing
to someone today.