Aliens in a Hostile World

Main Passage: I Peter 2:11–17

Introduction

1. An important concept for Peter in reminding Christians who they are: strangers and aliens.
2. We are here to tell our world of the wonders of God.

How do we live as Christians in a __________ world?

1. 1. Abstain from sinful desire (v. 11)
      1. To abstain means to distance oneself from fleshly lust.
   2. Live _______ lives, which means do good _______ (v. 12)
      

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   3. __________ __________ (v. 13)
      

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      1. Our own __________ prevents this at times.
         

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      2. We do this for the __________ sake.
         

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      3. Submission touches on all of __________.
         

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   4. Live as free men by living as __________ of God (v. 16)
      

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   5. Show proper respect to everyone (v. 17)
      1. __________ the brethren.
         

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      2. Fear __________.
         

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      3. __________ the king.
         

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Conclusion