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As We Watch, Let Us Love Life and See Good Days
(1 Peter 3:8-12)

​Introduction:

         1. In Matthew 25:13 the Lord instructed His followers to "watch" for His return.
         2. We learn from Matthew 24:44 that He also wants us to "be ready."
         3. At that last great day, the resurrection will occur, followed by the judgment.
         4. As we watch for the Lord's return, and as we strive to be ready, let us remember the objective mentioned
             in 1 Peter 3:10 -- "loving life and seeing good days."
         5. We can accomplish this by following the instructions given in vs.8-11.

Discussion:


I.           (vs.8)  AS  WE  WATCH,  LET  US:


         A. be "all of one mind" (Romans 12:16)
         B. have "compassion one of another" (Romans 12:15)
         C. "love as brethren" (Romans 12:10a)
         D. "be pitiful" (Ephesians  4:32)
         E. "be courteous" (Philippians 2:3-4).

II.          (vs.9) AS  WE  WATCH,  LET  US  AVOID  RENDERING  "EVIL  FOR  EVIL,  OR  RAILING  FOR
             RAILING"


         A. The Lord set the example for us to follow (1 Peter 2:21-23).
         B. Those who do so will "inherit a blessing."

III.         (vs.10) AS  WE  WATCH,  LET  US  AVOID  SINNING  WITH  OUR  TONGUES


         A. We are to refrain our tongues "from evil" (1 Peter 2:1).
         B. We are to refrain from speaking "guile" [deceit].

IV.         (vs.11) AS  WE  WATCH,  LET  US:


         A. "eschew [turn away from] evil, and do good"
             1. 1 Thessalonians 5:22
             2. Galatians 6:10
         B. "seek peace, and ensue it" (Romans 12:18).

Conclusion:


         1. Following these instructions will enable us to "love life, and see good days" -- this is a worthy objective
             to accomplish as we watch for the Lord's return.
         2. Let us also remember the information given in 1 Peter 3:12.
             a. The Lord is present to help those who follow these instructions.
             b. His face is against those who do evil.
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