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1 Peter 2 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal

priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that

ye should shew forth the praises (excellence;

virtue) of Him Who hath called you out of darkness

into His marvelous light:

God has chosen us to be His Own People:

As the sons and daughters of God, we are royalty;

Set aside unto God, we are priests.

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To show forth the Goodness

of God in this world.

17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.

Honor the king.

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All men are created in the likeness and image

of God, and He loves each one.

God made them; God loves them;

Certainly we should value them and

show them Truth.

Love the brotherhood.

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Love is stronger than blood.

The spiritual bond among Christians is absolute.

God is our Father.

Jesus is our elder brother.

Galatians 6:9-10 (KJV) And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especiallyunto them who are of the household of faith.

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The verb “fear” (phobeisthe) here does not mean to be in terror, but awe and reverence that leads to obedience … One will never truly respect people until he reverences God.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures by Dallas Seminary Faculty

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Neither fear of God nor love of

God exists without obedience:

Willingly submitting self to what God

says, just because God said it.

1 John 4:19-21 (NIV) We love because HE first

loved us. If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his

brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love

his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love

God, whom he has not seen. And HE has given us

this command: Whoever loves God must also love

his brother.

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His policies may be wrong.

His intentions may be destructive.

He may end the leadership of the U.S.

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18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear;

not only to the good and gentle, but also to the

froward. 19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for

conscience toward God endure grief, suffering

wrongfully. 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be

buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently?

but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it

patiently, this is acceptable with God. 21 For even

hereunto were ye called: because Christ also

suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye

should follow His steps:

18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear;

not only to the good and gentle, but also to the

froward (warped; crooked).

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Almost anyone will work well for a good and

gentle boss; that’s easy.

But to submit ourselves to a warped rascal who

abuses his power and mistreats his employees

Is not so easy.

19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience

toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

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He cares more for the Lord and the

Cause of Christ than for himself.

20 For what glory is

it, if, when ye be buffeted

for your faults, ye shall

take it patiently? but

if, when ye do wel l , and

suffer for it, ye take it

patiently, this is

acceptable with God.

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21 For even hereunto were ye called:

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21 For even hereunto

were ye called: because

Christ also suffered for

us, leaving us an

example, that ye should

follow His steps:

Suffering wrongly and taking it patiently

Being a Christian is

not for sissies.