"Set Apart From The World"
MYF 28/04/12
1 Peter
The background: A letter written to a group of persecuted Christians for their faith.
Even though they were persecuted, they had to submit to the authorities.
How should we react?
If the governing authorities do not do right, God will remove them in time.
Reminder: Repentance
Guarding our hearts
What is your IDENTITY?
A chosen people:
Chosen to make the idea of one God known to the world
Responsible for sharing the word of God with others.
A royal priesthood:
To upload order
To bring healing
To bring people to God
A holy nation:
Ones set apart to carry God's standards
It doesn't necessarily mean that we then live a hermit's life, but we live in the world, not of the world.
What is our mission then?
To declare the praises of him who has called us out of darkness into His wonderful light
A people belonging to God:
Sons and daughters of a King
We choose to become a people who choose a different lifestyle:
Eg. We don't operate in a manner to use people.
We stay watchful of constructive or destructive comments
How do I show my chosenness to God through....
- Social networking?
- My career?
- My school life?
- My life partner? Or my choices towards the future for a life partner?
Ways you can help and show your christian values on twitter or fb:
State something you are grateful for and end with #GreatfulProject
In conclusion,
Romans 12:1-2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Idols form your mind.
Give YOUR BODY over to God today and allow him to transform and renew your mind! :)
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