3. Motives For Morality
1 Peter 4:1-5

4. Gratitude For Christ Jesus suffered for us (1 Peter 4:1-2)
He gave Himself for us (Titus 2:14)
He tasted death for everyone (Heb. 2:9)
Gratitude stands out (cf. Lk. 17:11-19)
Ingratitude is a low sin
“O, to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be (#420)
Love begets love (1 Jn. 4:19)

5. We Have Already Indulged Enough In Sin
Irony: More than enough time has already been given to ungodly living
What is the end of these ungodly activities? (1 Peter 4:3; Rom. 6:21-23)
Time spent in sin is wasted (Rom. 13:11-12)

6. Influence On Others Others WILL recognize a change (1 Peter 4:4)
It is a TELLING and EFFECTIVE influence (Matt. 5:16-17)
A “pattern of good works” (Titus 2:7, KJV)