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1 Peter 4:1-11

Stewards of God’s Grace

[1] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, [2] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. [3] For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. [4] With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; [5] but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. [6] For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.

[7] The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. [8] Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. [9] Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. [10] As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: [11] whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Notes:

• 1 Peter 4:1-11

  1. Live your life with the right Ambition:

             “Arm yourselves also with the same purpose” (4.1)

  2. Live your life with the right Actions:

              Negative: “No long for the lust of men” (4.2-6)

              Positive: “But for the will of God” (4.2)

  3. Live your life with committed Awareness:

              “The end of all thing is near, therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer” 4.7)

  4. Live your life with fervent Affection: ‘

              “Above all keep fervent in your love for one another” (4.8)

  5. Live your life exercising your Abilities for His glory:

              “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards…so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ” (4.10-11).

  Summary: How will each of us live “The Rest of our Life?”