1. THE WILL OF GOD
and Submission

2. “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.” Peter 2: NIV

3. “For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.” Peter 2: NIV

4. God’s Will is that we Submit to Authority
Not just those we agree with!
One of the greatest problems of our time is a lack of respect for authority – 1 Peter 2:13-14, 18
Respect and submission to authority is learned at home! – Peter 3:1-2, 7; Ephesians 5:21 – 6:9; Colossians 3:18 – 4:1

5. God’s Will is that we Submit to Authority
We’re to submit ourselves “for the Lord’s sake”
“authority” is ordained by God for the good of mankind – Peter 2:14; Romans 13:1-7
To submit ourselves to every authority instituted among men, is to align ourselves with God’s will – 1 Peter 2:13-15

6. That we Silence Ignorance by Doing Good
Christians are continually under attack
Our beliefs and convictions are often misunderstood – Peter 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:12
Our failures are magnified and mocked as “hypocrisy”

7. That we Silence Ignorance by Doing Good
We’re to respond by doing good
Live such good lives among the pagans that, – 1 Peter 2:12, 15; Matthew 5:13-16
We’re free to respond however we want, but – 1 Peter 2:16; Romans 12:2

8. That we Show Proper Respect to Everyone
Whether we think they deserve it or not!
Good or evil; kind or mean; rich or poor; smart or dumb – Luke 6:27-36
We're to practice the Golden Rule – Matthew 7:12; Matthew 22:39

9. That we Show Proper Respect to Everyone
God’s will is that we treat ALL people respectfully
We’re to have a deep affectionate respect for the brotherhood of believers – 1 Peter 2:17; Galatians 6:9-10; Hebrews 13:17
We’re to have a unique reverent respect for God – Ecc. 12:13
We’re to have a common submissive respect for our Government officials – Romans 13:1