In this trying times that our nation wades through, the local church needs to function well. What should the relationship between brethren look like? What does it look like for the body of church to relate in a healthy way. 1 Peter 4 has answers for us. In this, Peter writes to suffering Christinas to encourage them with the hope of Christ’s coming, and to exhort them to live obediently even while suffering.
Suffering isn’t an excuse for spiritual laziness or sin; instead, it is an opportunity to live for the glory of God all the more.
Four Ways to Live Faithfully in a Hostile World
- Think biblically. (1 Peter 4:7)
….to be continued next week.
NOTE: This is the first of a 2-part sermon mini-series on Ethics for the End Times. The second sermon is available here.