Good Suffering – I Peter 3:8-22
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Foundational Context: (2:12)
Live such good lives that they see your good deeds & glorify God
Section Theme: Submit yourselves (2:13- 3:22) civil authority, work authority, marital & relational respect, suffering for good…
Finally, “Good Suffering” – part 1 – 1 Peter 3:8-22
It is better to suffer for doing good if it is God’s will (3:17)
Three callings for the Good
- Good devotion toward virtue – verses 8-14
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it
Five Virtues:
Fear of the LORD – Psalm 34
- Good defense toward faith – verses 15-17
Always be prepared to give an answer…reason for hope
- Good distinction toward God – verses 18-22
The pledge of a good conscience toward God
“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God”
Benediction: Psalm 34:8-9
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.
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