1 Pe 3, 8-9 (Apr 1, 2007)
1 Peter 3:8-9
I. Introduction
A. Title: "Being the Blessing"
B. Text: 1 Peter 3:8-9
1Pe 3:8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
C. Main Idea
We should live our lives as a blessing to all
D. Illustration – Hans’ Calling
II. Body
A. Keeping Yourself From Evil
1. Be Harmonious ("Like-minded")
2. Be Loving
3. Be compassionate
4. Be Humble
B. Turning From Evil
1. Turning from Evil to Good
2. Turning from Insult to Blessing
C. Pursue Blessings
III. Conclusion - Acts 7 & Stephen's Martyrdom