Our relationship with God
invites us into an entirely new way of life. It frees us from old habits and
ways of thinking that beat us down and wear us out. 1 Peter says the way the
world normally does things "wages war on our soul." (1 Peter 2:11). In this new way of life, Jesus
Christ becomes the "Shepherd and Overseer of [our] souls." (1 Peter 2:25). With Jesus in charge, we're
able to "live as people who are free." (1 Peter 2:16). And yet, this new freedom
demands intentional and deliberate daily decisions to "abstain from the
passions of the flesh." (1 Peter 2:11). Not everything the world offers
is good for our souls. 1 Peter challenges us to live a visibly and tangibly
different kind of life for the sake of our souls.
If you missed yesterday's
message, you can listen to it here.
Our series on 1 Peter,
"Sent Together: Chosen People, Living as Strangers" continues this
weekend. Read 1 Peter 3:8-22 in preparation. I look forward
to learning and worshipping with you!
Yours
for Christ,
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Steve Oglesbee
steve@clpc.org
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