1. Godliness Under Stress
Hebrews 13:13-25

2. Godliness Under Stress
Offer Sacrifice
… Of Worship
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out darkness into His marvelous light.” - 1 Peter 2:9

3. Godliness Under Stress
“I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment; it is its appointed consummation. It is not out of compliment that loves keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight is incomplete till it is expressed.” - C.S. Lewis

4. Godliness Under Stress
Offer Sacrifice
… Of Worship
… Of Works
“Keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint.” Peter 4:8-9

5. Godliness Under Stress
Offer Sacrifice
Maintain Submission
Do you follow or try to escape authority?
Are you a joy to those who lead you?
Do you lead with humility? Passivity?

6. Godliness Under Stress
Offer Sacrifice
Maintain Submission
“To the woman God said … ‘Your desire will be for your husband and he will rule over you’ … Then the Lord said to Cain … ‘Sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you.’” - Gen 3:16; 4:7

7. Godliness Under Stress
Offer Sacrifice
Maintain Submission
Lean on Support
Shepherd Bled
Shepherd Equips
Shepherd Pleased