Christians and Government

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:13-17. Peter calls the church to live in an honorable way before a watching world, beginning with our politics. Believers are commanded to voluntarily submit ourselves to the authorities in each culture, including government leaders. We give respect and humble obedience to authorities, for the glory of God and the witness of the church.

The Behavior of the Church

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:11-12. Peter shifts from the church’s identity in Christ, to the church’s behavior in this fallen world. How should we live? We are called abstain from deadly sins within, and to live with visible, honorable conduct without, even when this world is against us. All for the glory of God and the good of people!