The WAY to Impact the World, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Walk in Holiness and Integrity, 1 Peter 1:15-16

1 Peter 1:15–16 ESV

15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

Illustration: Job 1:20-22

Job 1:20–22 ESV

20 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” 22 In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong.

Willingly Confess Sin - Practice regular self-examination and confession to stay spiritually healthy.

Avoid Compromising Situations - Set guardrails to protect your integrity in areas of vulnerability.

Yield to the Spirit's Work - Cooperate with the Spirit's sanctifying work in your thought life and actions.

Advance the Great Commission, Matthew 28:19-20

Matthew 28:19–20 ESV

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Illustration: Acts 13:1-3

Acts 13:1–3 ESV

1 Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Welcome the Lost - Befriend those far from God and look for opportunities to share Christ.

Adopt an Unreached People Group - Learn about and pray for an unreached people group.

Yield Resources - Give financially to support missionaries and mission efforts.

Yearn to Meet Needs Around You, Matthew 20:26-28

Matthew 20:26–28 ESV

26 It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Illustration: Acts 3:1-10

Acts 3:1–10 ESV

1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3 Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4 And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8 And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Wake Up to Needs - Keep your eyes open to physical, emotional, and relational needs around you.

Assess Your Gifts/Talents - Discern how God has equipped you to serve others well.

Yield Your Schedule - Adjust your schedule and priorities to create margins for acts of service.