1 Peter 3:8-12 (NIV)

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. 10 For,

“Whoever would love life

and see good days

must keep his tongue from evil

and his lips from deceitful speech.

11 He must turn from evil and do good;

he must seek peace and pursue it.

12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous

and his ears are attentive to their prayer,

but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

I.        Introduction:

II.      Show the Qualities of Godly Character

A.      Relationships Promoted

1.       By Being Harmonious

2.       By Being Sympathetic

3.       By Being Loving

4.       By Being Compassionate

5.       By Being Humble

B.      Revenge Forbidden

1.       Returning Evil for Evil Rejected

2.       Returning Good for Evil Instructed

C.      Response Advised

1.       Responding to a Call

2.       Resulting in Blessing

III.   Seek the Qualities of a Good Life

A.      The Quality of Life Desired

1.       Love of Life

2.       Goodness of Life

B.      The Quality of Life Demanded

1.       A Matter of Speech

2.       A Matter of Choice

3.       A Matter of Peace

IV.    Settle the Question of God’s Favor

A.      God’s Approval

1.       God Watches Out for the Righteous

2.       God Hears the Prayer of the Righteous

B.      God’s Anger

1.       Opposition by a Holy God

2.       Opposition To Evil Men

V.      Conclusion: