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Gifts of Service

The Reason to use His Gift

1 Peter 4:1–4 NIV

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

1 Peter 4:1-4

1 Peter 41-4

The reason for our action. “Since Christ Suffered”

Don’t live for evil human desires - but for the will of God

Don’t spend time in the past

They are surprised

The Reason to Preach the Gospel

1 Peter 4:5–6 NIV

But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.

1 Peter 4:5-

Who is going to give an account? The Pagans

Pagans: gentiles n. — a person from an ethnic group or nation not allied with and trusting in the God of Israel (and later in Jesus as the Messiah); usually used collectively.

Preach the Gospel because there are those who are judged according to human standards.

The Reason to be Alert

1 Peter 4:7–11 NIV

The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:7-

The end is near!

Be alert and of sober mind

Above all

Love each other deeply - (reason) because love covers a multitude of sin

Offer hospitality - hospitable adj. — disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity.

Use whatever gift you have to serve others

hospitable adj. — disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity.