May 21, 2006

 

Intro: Ch.5:5-7, Peter addresses all believers to have a

submissive spirit among one another.

 

I. SUBMISSION- MORE THAN JUST COURTESY- 5:5  -

Peter addresses young adults and then gives a rule for

relationships.

1) Basis of submission : first, the example of Christ

second, mutual relationship with Lord

 

2) Eliminates need for competition

 

3) No place in church  for either superiority/inferiority

 

4) See Phil. 2:3-4

 

II. HUMILITY—MORE THAN BEING NICE- 5:5-6

1) Peter calls for voluntary humility, rather than forced.

 

2) Humility moves us to respect rights & business of others

 

3) Humility helps insulate us against mental/verbal sins-

 

4) Humility refuses arrogance and is teachable.

 

III.  HUMILITY AS A QUALIFICATION FOR GRACE-

Quote from Prov.3:34

1) Note that attitude, not action is the qualifier-

 

2)While grace is undeserved & unearned and is offered to

the sinner, yet there is a required mindset in order for it to

be most beneficial.

 

3) Therefore, personal pride & arrogance disqualifies us for

grace