Under God’s Rule

PRAYER - "Humble Yourselves Under The Mighty Hand Of God"

Humility 

📜 How exactly are we supposed to humble ourselves? The Hebrew "anah" means, "abase self, deal harshly with self, afflict self." The Greek "tapeinoo" means, "humiliate, abase, bring low." We must lower ourselves under God's rule. It begins with a radical abandonment of selfish ambition, then willful submission to His wishes in every single area of our lives. "If my people ...shall humble themselves and pray ...turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin." 

1 Peter 5:6 - "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time."

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PRINCIPAL - "Sheep Going Astray"

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📜 Paul's epistles are largely characterized by his recurring admonitions to keep the saints on the right course. The great Apostle never ceased to be concerned that his beloved saints would be led astray by deceit and deceivers. He meticulously covered as many particular issues of godliness and holy living as he could, so that we can clearly discern when we are doing right or wrong. Men of God must be diligent to keep the sheep in the fold. 

1 Peter  "For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."

PRINCIPLE - "Abstain From Fleshly Lusts That War Against The Soul"

Heavenly City

A child of God should never forget that he is seeking a heavenly city, and should not allow himself to be attracted or attached to things of this world. You must classify EVERYTHING that is not God's will for you as a potent adversary. Anything that entices you toward the world, the flesh or the devil is a mortal enemy, and will increasingly WAR against your soul. Lust is desire. NEVER desire anything that God forbids.

1 Peter 2:11 - "Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, 📜"abstain from fleshly lusts", which war against the soul."

PROPHECY - "A Chosen Generation"

📜 Moses told the children of Israel, "The LORD thy God hath CHOSEN thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people." Jesus told the twelve, "I have CHOSEN you out of the world." He said of Paul, "He is a CHOSEN vessel unto me." Of the Church, "He hath CHOSEN us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him." Many are called, but few are chosen.

Purpose

1 Peter 2:9-10 - "Ye are a chosen generation, ...Which in time past were not a people, but are now 📜 the people of God."

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