Many a good and righteous cause on earth has been lost by the death of its advocate. But our Advocate, as He is without beginning of days, is without end of years. As the tinkling bells of the High Priest’s vestments were heard by the crowd in the outer court, while he himself was ministering within the veil – the sound conveying to them the assurance that he was still engaged in the solemn act of intercession – so the ear of faith can still catch up the music of these sacred chimes – these silver bells in heaven – “Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound!”
John MacDuff

The Witness Of Our Submission

The Witness Of Our Submission

Title: The Witness of Our Submission Descript.: A Sermon on 1Pet. 2:11-25 – One of a series Text: 1Pe 2:11-25 Usage: Preached January 10, 1993 PM at SDCC

  1. INTRO

    America is not the worlds only “melting pot” — all societies have the ability (to varying degrees) of mingling, combining, and merging different cultures. This has often proven true to the detriment of God’s people as they have lost their distinctiveness to the pagan cultures around them. Consider Israel.

    Christians today lose their distinctiveness all to easily to a pagan culture. But Peter says that should not be — we are to live as aliens and strangers. And the chief distinguishing characteristic of the lifestyle he begins to describe is SUBMISSION. By its cultivation, we set an example for the world which even pagans will have to admire.

  2. BODY — The Witness of Our Submission
    1. Submission to the Government

      We ought to be meticulously law-abiding. No pilfering, cheating on taxes, speeding, etc. etc.

      God would have us be so absolutely law-abiding that even “ignorant men” would be silenced!

      Only exceptions: 1) Where government permits you to work through the system. 2) Where government tries to prevent us from obeying God’s Law.

    2. Appropriate Use of Our Freedoms & Rights

      What is power commonly used for? Oneself! How many scandals have we heard of in recent years where men used their freedom to participate in government or business to advance themselves at the expense of others? Keating 5, House Bank, House Post Office, etc.

      Power corrupts, abs. power… But freedom can also corrupt. As Christians we must never use our freedom, our rights, our privileges, or our power as a cover-up for evil. We should be a people of unquestioned INTEGRITY.

    3. Attitude towards Suffering or Persecution

      Submission to other authorities as well: Employers, etc. Fair or unfair.

      Commitment to doing right, no matter what. Peace in suffering, trusting God who also suffered and is in control

  3. CONCLUSION

    Entrust yourself to the one who judges justly! Return to your Shepherd!

  4. COMMENTS

    Prepared by Scott L. Purcell Minister of Stokelan Drive Christian Church

    1501 Stokelan Drive Malden, MO 63863 (314) 276-2343 daytime (314) 276-4201 evening

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