First, the context...3. The special relationship to God we have a "chosen pilgrims" (1:2)• chosen generation• royal priesthood• holy nation• His own special people

Observation #1We are to live according to who we are:

(chosen) sojourners and pilgrims.

This is not our home!

1 Peter 2:11

Observation #2Our desires are at war with our souls

1 Peter 2:11

Observation #3Believers will often not be represented

accurately; we need to prove them wrong!

1 Peter 2:12

Observation #4Good works prove false accusations to be

just that; false.

1 Peter 2:12

(Mt. 5:11-16; Tit. 2:11-14; 3:8; James 2:21-26)

Observation #5A key to having our lives delivered is to obey

the government.

1 Peter 2:13

This obedience is to all levels of government.

1 Peter 2:14

Observation #6We obey government "for the Lord's sake"

and because it is the Lord's will.

1 Peter 2:13, 15

Observation #7Our good works in obedience give strong

evidence in our defense.

1 Peter 2:15-16

Christians are often accused of being opposed or disloyal to human government.

Observation #7Peter did not seem to think that Christians

were social revolutionaries

1 Peter 2:17A general respect for all men is deepened into

a love for the brotherhood;

the fear of God is extended to honoring the king.

In summary, three great principles emerge...

1. We are to maintain the spirit of foreigners __________________________________

2. We are to nullify the assault of fleshly lusts __________________________________

3. We are to lay the basis for men to glorify the Lord because of our lives