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Introduction
Part 4 - Footprints On Life’s Road
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Introduction to Part 4 of the Series
Introduction to Part 4 of the Series
In this part of the epistle of the Apostle Peter, he exhorts the pilgrims to leave lasting, living testimonies among the Gentiles, despite the persecutions they were receiving from these same people.
These lasting testimonies are like the “footprints” that we leave behind in our journeys.
Footprints speak a great deal about the persons or animals that left them.
The footprints that we leave in this life speaks a great deal about our faith, our struggles, our priorities, our goals and ambitions, and many more.
What kinds of footprints should Christian pilgrims leave behind?
Part 4A - Submission to Authority
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Introduction to Part 4A
Introduction to Part 4A
Peter’s main subject from up to 4.19 is “submission to authority”
Peter’s main point is:
As pilgrims on this earth, Christians can leave a lasting testimony by keeping their conduct honorable before Gentiles so that they may abstain from the passions of the flesh.
This is possible if they learn and practice submission to authority.
Note, “Therefore...” in verse 13
Peter breaks down his thoughts in this manner:
- submission to human institution - all Christians are to submit to the authority of human institutions
- submission to masters - all Christians are to submit to the authority of their masters, whether good or harsh
- submission of women to their husbands - Christian women are to submit to the authority of their husbands
The main question then is: why submit?
why submit to human governments?
The Roman Empire was number one persecutors of Christians
why submit to harsh masters?
they don’t give enough food, they punish them beyond what is lawful; they do not give them their privileges.
why submit to husbands who physically and emotionally abuse their wives and children?
Main Points
First, it is the will of God
(See verse 15)
God “sent” these authority to punish evildoers and “praise” those who do good.
How can we explain this?
God appointed human to take charge of the earth and govern societies and define their territories and nations
- the earth was divided from the families of the sons of Noah
- God has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings
- God
God wants His people to set the example of submitting to the laws of the land
Romans 13.1-
How do you submit to human government
obey the laws that put people in order
follow instructions
pay your taxes
respect the people in authority
God wants to “put to silence” the ignorance of fools.
(see v. 15-16
when you submit to authorities, you show the unbelieving people that Christians are not the cause of evil and confusion in the land.
During these times, the presence and proliferation of Christians were thought of us the reasons for natural calamities
Second, it is commendable before God
1 Peter 2.18-
“commendable” was mentioned twice (verses 18 and 19)
it is a gracious thing… (ESV)
it finds favor…(NASB)
Those who submit to “harsh masters” find favor in the sight of God.
Those who submit even to cruel leaders demonstrate a Christ-like behavior”
when he was reviled, did not revile in return
- he did not open His mouth
- He endured much hostility
when he suffered, he did not threaten
He committed Himself to the Father who judges righteously
How do do you submit to masters, good and harsh?
do not revile in return
do not threaten
do not pay back with evil
commit yourself to God’s justice
Third, it is a holy conduct
1 Peter 3.1-
Holy women who trust God demonstrate submission to their husbands’ authority by their modest adornment.
not outward - hair arrangement, wearing gold, wearing fine apparel
but inward - expressing gentle and quiet spirit
Holy women who trust God do good and are not afraid of any terror.
A wife’s submission is demonstrated in the way she adorns herself
During this time, women are most vulnerable to abuse, esp.
by unbelieving husbands.
her adornment is not outward
But many women who trusted God openly confessed their faith and were involved in the ministry of evangelism and missions.
her adornment demonstrates the hidden person of the heart
Examples of brave women who trusted God:
Jochebed - she hid here baby (Moses) for three months, then placed him in a basket of bulrush to float in the river
Abigail - the wife of Nabal, a “worthless” man; saved her husband from David by bringing loads of food for David and his men ()
A sidenote to”husbands”
Christian husbands must learn to live with their wives in an understanding way:
give honor to your wife for she is doing for you and your home
know here physical weaknesses and limitations
know that she is also an heir of the grace of life together with you
Conclusion
Submission is the key to abstinence from the passions of the flesh.
When you submit to God, you set aside your self-will and commit your life to His will.
When you submit to God, you leave a powerful testimony that even demons cannot deny.
When you submit to God, you leave a powerful testimony that even demons cannot deny.
Submission to authority is a footprint worth leaving for the next generation.
Do you have trouble abstaining from the passions of the flesh?
You need to learn to submit to the sovereign will of God.
Song - He’s Got It All In Control
He’s God It All In Control
He’s got it all in control
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