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Commendable Conduct According to 1 Peter: Suffer Patiently, Resist Temptation, Respond with Good, Rely on God

Discover what commendable conduct before God entails according to 1 Peter, including suffering patiently, resisting retaliation, responding with good, and relying on God. Learn how following the "Four R's" can help you emulate the steps of our Lord by bearing sins and dying to sins. Evaluate if your conduct aligns with these commendable qualities.

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Commendable Conduct According to 1 Peter: Suffer Patiently, Resist Temptation, Respond with Good, Rely on God

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  1. 1 Peter 2:13-17 1 Peter 2:18-25

  2. Conduct That Is Considered “Commendable” • 1 Peter 2:19,20 - word used twice • What is commendable conduct before God? • Why is it considered commendable? • How can we be sure to have this commendable conduct before God?

  3. What Is Commendable Conduct Before God? • To Suffer Patiently When Mistreated for Doing Good – 2 Peter 2:20 • Is this Only for a Master-Slave Relationship? 1 Peter 3:14,14,17; 1 Peter 2:13; 3:1; Ephesians 5:21

  4. Why Is This Conduct Commendable Before God? • We Were Called For This Very Purpose – 1 Peter 2:21-23; 3:9; Luke 6:27-36 • In View of the Potential Good That Can Result – 1 Peter 2:24,25; Romans 12:19-21

  5. How Can We Be Sure To Have This Commendable Conduct? • “Rejoice” that you are counted worthy to suffer – 1 Peter 4:1; Acts 5:41; Matthew 5:10-12 • “Resist “the temptation to retaliate – 1 Peter 5:8,9 • “Respond” to mistreatment by doing more good- 1 Peter 3:9; Romans 12:20,21; 1 Peter 2:19 • “Rely” on God – 1 Peter 2:23; 4:19; Romans 12:19; 2 Thessalonians 1:6

  6. By Following “Four R’s” We Can Follow Steps of Our Lord • He bore our sins on the tree – 1 Peter 2:24 • Have you “died to sins?” • Do you even know how that is accomplished? Romans 6:1-8 • Is Your conduct commendable before God?

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