YOUR MAIN PURPOSE FOR HAVING RELATIONSHIPS IS TO POINT THEM TO THE GOSPELWe wrap up our series by looking at the last part of 1 Peter 3:15... the "how to" section.
We use a phrase in our culture... "DIY" or "Do it Yourself". The idea of "doing it yourself" is that whatever project you are doing, you will save money and get what you want if you "do it yourself".
When it comes to living our our faith, it's important that we don't just go through the motions (see logo on the left). We can't forget that God calls us to something more. Throughout the Bible, God tells us to "go and make disciples". Sure, He can send missionaries to do that. He can "hire" professionals... but He calls us to "do it ourselves". We are all called to point the people we come into contact with, towards the Gospel.
Obviously, the next question is "how do I do this?" Well, in regards to people noticing something different about us, Peter tells us to react to life situations, tension, frustrations, even suffering with "GENTLENESS AND RESPECT". Easier said than done? Absolutely... unless you have the Holy Spirit residing in you. If you honor Christ as holy in your heart, you will be prepared to give an answer because people will see the hope that is in you... and to have a lifestyle of gentleness and respect only adds to the curiosity people will have for the "hope that is in you".
So where is your hope? What about your teen? What about your family? Take a look at the following passage:
Read:
1 Peter 3:14-18
What does "gentleness & respect" look like with authority, husbands & wives, and even children?
Discuss:
- What are some ways we should show "gentleness" in how we respond to someone?
- What are some ways we should show "respect" in how we treat someone?
- Who are some "relationships" that God has put us in, that need to know about the hope that we have in Christ? Pray for them as a family.
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