1. WORLDLY DESIRE vs. THE WILL OF GOD
1 Peter 4:1-11

2. 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

3. Let worldly desires expire.
1 Peter 4:1-6
Let worldly desires expire.

4. The Will of God
Pray

5. 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

6. The Will of God Pray Love each other deeply
Offer hospitality to one another
Use spiritual gifts to serve one another

7. Live to fulfill the will of God
1 Peter 7-11
Live to fulfill the will of God

8. Truth to Take Home
Christ calls us to fulfill the will of God, and not to indulge worldly desires.

9. Let worldly desires expire. Live to fulfill the will of God.
Charge
Let worldly desires expire. Live to fulfill the will of God.