2. Excellent Behavior (part 1)
1 Peter 3:1-12

3. “Excellence” is NOT average, mediocre, or commonplace
…we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;10. for indeed you do practice it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, to excel still more,
1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
Excellent behavior is not average or common

4. Excellent Behavior for Wives would mean Submission
Thayer… subject one’s self, submit to control, to yield
Demonstrated in two ways…
Behavior
Chaste / respectful
Adornment
Gentle / quiet spirit

5. Excellent Behavior for Wives would mean Submission
Thayer… subject one’s self, submit to control, to yield
Result of this behavior is fourfold…
Influence, without a word
Imperishable qualities
Has value with God
It is the “right” thing

6. Excellent Behavior for Husbands would mean Understanding
“understanding” - with or according to knowledge
Also demonstrated in two ways
Understand she is a weaker vessel
Grant honor as a “sister”
Result of this behavior?
Your prayers are heard!!

7. Excellent Behavior for ALL
“uncommon” traits for ALL Christians
Harmonious
Sympathetic
Brotherly
Kind-hearted
Humble
Blessing others

8. And the Result of Excellent Behavior?
Makes life enjoyable
Eyes of the Lord watch over
Ears of the Lord “attend”
It is good for others,
Good for self,
And good for salvation.