Doing Good Among Foolish People

1 Peter 2.13-17
Doing Good Among Foolish People

A. WHO? HUMAN AUTHORITY

1. Peter’s world

2. Our world

B. WHAT? SUBMIT

1. Yield, place yourself under

2. A fundamental principle of Godly living

3. To honor and to obey

a. The 5th commandment

b. Shorter Catechism [Q&A 64]

c. Larger Catechism [Q&A 124, 127, 128]

WLC 127 What is the honour that inferiors owe to their superiors?

127A. The honour which inferiors owe to their superiors is,
all due reverence in heart, word, and behaviour;
prayer and thanksgiving for them;
imitation of their virtues and graces;
willing obedience to their lawful commands and counsels,
due submission to their corrections;
fidelity to, defense, and maintenance of their persons and authority according to their several ranks, and the nature of their places;
bearing with their infirmities, and covering them in love,
that so they may be an honour to them and to their government.

128A What are the sins of inferiors against their superiors?

A. The sins of inferiors against their superiors are,
all neglect of the duties required toward them;
envying at, contempt of, and rebellion against,
their persons and places,
in their lawful counsels, commands, and corrections;
cursing, mocking, and all such refractory and scandalous carriage,
as proves a shame and dishonour to them and their government.

C. WHY?

1. It’s what Jesus wants us to do [1 Peter 2.13]

2. It’s in our best interest [1 Peter 2.14]

3. It’s one effective way of pointing others to God [1 Peter 2.15]

A caution [1 Peter 2.16]

A summary [1 Peter 2.17]

John Olson