3. Loving Life
1 Peter 3:8-12

4. Loving The Brethren (8) Be harmonious (likeminded)
Division never accomplishes any good
Tension makes people unhappy
Remember we DO have common ground (Rom. 15:5-6; Col. 3:15-16)
Having compassion (being sympathetic)
A certain sensitivity (Rom. 12:15)
Sympathy and selfishness do not co-exist

5. Tenderhearted (kindhearted)
Ensuring we do not become callous
Interaction (Col. 3:12-13)
Humble-minded
From a perfect standard (1 Peter 2:21)
Not about “self” (Phil. 2:3-4)

6. Control The Tongue (9-10)
Potential of hurt to one’s self and to others (James 3:5-8)
The tongue is a perplexing paradox (James 3:9-12)

7. Leave Evil Alone (11a) Evil CAN be identified (Heb. 5:14)
Evil has a negative influence (1 Cor. 15:33)

8. Look For Peace (11b) It is possible to be a “peacemaker” (Matt. 5:9)
It is peace with God (Rom. 5:1)

9. Pray To God (12) Antidote for anxiety (Phil. 4:6-7)
Safeguard against discouragement (Lk. 18:1)

10. Loving the brethren
Controlling the tongue
Leaving evil alone
Looking for peace
Praying to God