1 Peter reminds the Christians (which applies to us, of course) that while we are believers in a hostile world, we are God's chosen people and should live to declare his wonderful praises to all. Peter goes on to pretty practical stuffs and talked about how we should respond first to the authorities. During the study, we looked at how we should respond to our 'masters' - employers.
Here's a quick summary of the study:-
- who? we are to submit to our masters, good or bad
- why? this is commendable and because we are conscious of God. Keep in mind that watever we do, we do it as if we are doing it for God
- how? with all respect. God placed us in our jobs
- what makes us different from non-christians who also submit? we do it to please God, not just 'eye-service'
- But do we do everything? no, as Peter talks about us being 'beaten' for doing good.
- it is commendable if we suffer for doing good - so while we submit to our employers, we draw the line if it does not please God
- finally, we considered the option of staying on to make a change/difference or moving on. we need God's wisdom and guidance on this.
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