This document summarizes Peter and Paul's teachings on boundaries in relationships according to 1 Peter. It discusses their counsel on relationships with the state, work relationships, and marital relationships. It also provides commentary from Ellen White on obeying laws and authorities as long as they don't contradict God, and counsels on marital relationships and labor.
In this lesson we examine the importance of a wife submitting to her husband. Specifically that in submitting to her husband a wife can win her husband. What does submission mean? 1) Godly Character; 2) Respectful Attitude; and 3) Righteous Living.
FATHERS it is important that you take the lead in your homes, relate to your children wholesomely and show tenderness and love to the mother of your children - your wife
Figuring This Whole "Church" Thing Out - Sex EdCompassChurch
There are many of us who have joined ourselves with people, we have become one flesh with people, who aren’t our spouses, and represent all sorts of complicated feelings and emotions.
That’s where you need to know that grace is always available.
In this lesson we examine the importance of a wife submitting to her husband. Specifically that in submitting to her husband a wife can win her husband. What does submission mean? 1) Godly Character; 2) Respectful Attitude; and 3) Righteous Living.
FATHERS it is important that you take the lead in your homes, relate to your children wholesomely and show tenderness and love to the mother of your children - your wife
Figuring This Whole "Church" Thing Out - Sex EdCompassChurch
There are many of us who have joined ourselves with people, we have become one flesh with people, who aren’t our spouses, and represent all sorts of complicated feelings and emotions.
That’s where you need to know that grace is always available.
Christ Loves His Bride - Ephesians 5:21-33David Turner
The bride of God in the old testament was the nation of Israel. In the New Testament, Christ's bride is The Church. His has gone to prepare for the reception of bride and will someday comeback to consummate the marriage. Christ love for his church is the model set more a man's love for his wife. Paul shares insights of the comparisons of Christ love for his bride to encourage men to love their wives in the same manner.
Lecture made by Sir Jojo Esposa Jr. about his personal experiences regarding Filipino Deaf Culture's perspective on relationships and what the Bible has to say about it.
iWitness: is the God of the Bible God?Stephen Palm
This is the third sermon in the iWitness series. The first four topics are lumped together as "pre-evangelism." Before gaining agreement on the Bible's reliability and authority, quoting Bible verses may not prove persuasive. This sermon is a more logical and philosophical argument seeking to answer the question, is it logical to conclude that the God who exists is the God revealed in the Bible?
Lk. 15:11-31 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. "And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.' So he divided to them his livelihood. "And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living. "But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want. "Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. "And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything. "But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 'I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, "and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants."' "And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. "And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.' "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. 'And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; 'for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry. "Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. "So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. "And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf.' "But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. "So he answered and said to his father, 'Lo, these many years I have been serving you; I never transgressed your commandment at any time; and yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends. 'But as soon as this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with harlots, you killed the fatted calf for him.' "And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours. 'It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.'"
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Called To Be Loved" sermon at New Life Christian Church on April 13, 2014. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Christ Loves His Bride - Ephesians 5:21-33David Turner
The bride of God in the old testament was the nation of Israel. In the New Testament, Christ's bride is The Church. His has gone to prepare for the reception of bride and will someday comeback to consummate the marriage. Christ love for his church is the model set more a man's love for his wife. Paul shares insights of the comparisons of Christ love for his bride to encourage men to love their wives in the same manner.
Lecture made by Sir Jojo Esposa Jr. about his personal experiences regarding Filipino Deaf Culture's perspective on relationships and what the Bible has to say about it.
iWitness: is the God of the Bible God?Stephen Palm
This is the third sermon in the iWitness series. The first four topics are lumped together as "pre-evangelism." Before gaining agreement on the Bible's reliability and authority, quoting Bible verses may not prove persuasive. This sermon is a more logical and philosophical argument seeking to answer the question, is it logical to conclude that the God who exists is the God revealed in the Bible?
Lk. 15:11-31 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. "And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.' So he divided to them his livelihood. "And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living. "But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want. "Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. "And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything. "But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 'I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, "and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants."' "And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. "And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.' "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. 'And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; 'for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry. "Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. "So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. "And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf.' "But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. "So he answered and said to his father, 'Lo, these many years I have been serving you; I never transgressed your commandment at any time; and yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends. 'But as soon as this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with harlots, you killed the fatted calf for him.' "And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours. 'It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.'"
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Called To Be Loved" sermon at New Life Christian Church on April 13, 2014. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Men take your proper positions in your familyKIGUME Karuri
My challenge to all men is to do all that appertains to the roles as men and husbands. Let’s set up role models for our boys. Let the REAL MEN COME OUT AND DO THE NEEDFUL. Let’s not run away from our responsibilities. Let’s be there for our families
This, second lesson in the series on Male-Female Relationships addresses the order between men, women, and children God has given us for the local church.
Today's SS lesson, "Living As Strangers". We Christians are to be in the world, looking to love and point people to God's grace by our examples and our genuine good deeds. We first must reject falseness (the old life) in our own lives, then we will be free to be Jesus servants by others
Leonard Guiang OSM, "This is what i am giving for those who wanted to enter marriage and family life according to the christian teachings." send suggestions or comments to: serviammaria@yahoo.com
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Os Hillman and his daughter Charis Hillman Brown lead a session for Mercy Ministries in Nashville, March 2015. The topic is on how to overcome hindrances in life to fulfill your God-designed purpose.
God's Word teaches women to be subject to their husbands and not have authority over the men in the body of Christ. Sadly feminism has crept in and is teaching otherwise.
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10 Tips for Christians looking to talk about homosexuality and how it relates to the Gospel. What does it take for our communities to be plausible places for people to give up sex to follow Jesus? How might we help all people find their identity in Christ, not their sexuality.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
2. Key Text:
“Above all things
have fervent love
for one another,
for ‘ love will
cover a
multitude of
sins’ ”
(1 Peter 4:8, NKJV).
3. PETER’S
TEACHING
ON…
Relationships with the
State (1 Peter 2:13-17)
Work relationships
(1 Peter 2:18-25)
Marital relationships
(1 Peter 3:1-7)
PAUL’S
TEACHING
ON…
BOUNDARIES IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS
1
4
5
2
3
4. 1 Peter 2:13-17
“Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s
sake, whether to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who
are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of
those who do good.” (1 Peter 2:13-14)
“Honor the king.” (1P. 2:17). The “king” Peter was
talking about was Nero. He beheaded Paul,
crucified Peter and killed many Christians.
Why should we submit to human institutions
even when they don’t seem worthy to be
honored?
Despite their serious defects, the Roman
Empire brought peace, stable means of
communication, a legal system that is still
used nowadays…
We must be model citizens “for the Lord’s
sake.” He has given the human institutions
permission to govern this Earth.
5. 1 Peter 2:18-25
“Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only
to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.” (1 Peter 2:18)
The counsels to the servants are still valid
to the 21st Century workers:
They must submit to their superiors with
gentleness (v. 18-19).
They must do nothing that could make them
worthy of reprimand (v. 20-22).
They must not return bad manner and must not
use any violence or threatening (v. 23-25).
Slavery was very common in the Roman
Empire. The master was the owner of the
slave’s life, but the slave could be
released by redemption (Eph. 1:7; Ro. 3:24;
Col. 1:14).
The servants in this verse were household
slaves that could have important
responsibilities.
6. 1 Peter 3:1-7
“Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that
even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may
be won by the conduct of their wives.” (1 Peter 3:1)
Peter advised on how a Christian wife
should treat her non-Christian husband
(v. 1-4).
The believer must live an exemplary life
at home so the non-believer is attracted
to Christ “without a word” but “by the
conduct” of his spouse.
However, the same counsel is valid when both
spouses are Christians (v. 5-7).
What can you do to win your unbelieving
spouse?
7. “In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat
your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker
than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat
her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.”
(1 Peter 3:7 NLT)
COUNSELS TO WIVES COUNSELS TO HUSBANDS
Be submissive to your
husbands.
Be pure and respectful.
Don’t attract attention to
your outer appearance.
Don’t waste your money
in ornaments or
expensive clothes.
Let your greatest beauty
be a character that is
pleasant to God.
Be wise on how you treat
your wife.
Honor your wife; she’s the
most valuable person in
your life.
Remember that she will
have the same eternal
inheritance as you.
God won’t hear your
prayers if you mistreat
your wife.
8. RELATIONSHIPS WITH
THE STATE
• “Let every soul be subject
to the governing
authorities. For there is no
authority except from God,
and the authorities that
exist are appointed by
God.” (Romans 13:1)
• “Therefore you must be
subject, not only because
of wrath but also for
conscience’ sake.”
(Romans 13:5)
• “Render therefore to all
their due: taxes to whom
taxes are due, customs to
whom customs, fear to
whom fear, honor to whom
honor.”
(Romans 13:7)
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
• “Bondservants, be
obedient to those who
are your masters
according to the flesh,
with fear and
trembling, in sincerity
of heart, as to Christ.”
(Ephesians 6:5)
• “And you, masters, do
the same things to
them, giving up
threatening, knowing
that your own Master
also is in heaven, and
there is no partiality
with Him.”
(Ephesians 6:9)
MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS
• “And a woman who
has a husband who
does not believe, if he
is willing to live with
her, let her not divorce
him… For how do you
know, O wife, whether
you will save your
husband? Or how do
you know, O husband,
whether you will save
your wife?” (1 Corin-
thians 7:13, 16)
• “Husbands, love your
wives, just as Christ
also loved the church
and gave Himself for
her.” (Ephesians 5:25)
9. “But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: ‘We ought to
obey God rather than men.’” (Acts 5:29)
The key word in Peter’s and Paul’s counsels
is “to submit.” Submitting to the authorities,
to the superiors, to the spouse.
Should that submission be unconditional or
should it have boundaries?
1. “You shall love the Lord your God with all
your heart.” In case of conflict: God first,
then men.
2. “and your neighbor as yourself.” A
Christian may experience injustice; we
should peacefully bring positive changes
to those who suffer injustice.
10. “We have men placed over us for rulers, and laws
to govern the people. Were it not for these laws,
the condition of the world would be worse than it
is now. Some of these laws are good, others are
bad. The bad have been increasing, and we are yet
to be brought into strait places. But God will sus-
tain His people in being firm and living up to the
principles of His Word.
I saw that it is our duty in every case to obey the laws of our land,
unless they conflict with the higher law which God spoke with an
audible voice from Sinai, and afterward engraved on stone with His
own finger.”
E.G.W. (Counsels for the Church, cp. 57, p. 314)
ELLEN G. WHITE COUNSELS ON
11. ELLEN G. WHITE COUNSELS ON
“Those who claim to be the children of God are in no case to bind up
with the labor unions that are formed or that shall be formed. This
the Lord forbids. Cannot those who study the prophecies see and
understand what is before us?” E.G.W. (Selected Messages, vol. 2, cp. 14, p. 144)
“So long as we are in the world, we must have to do
with the things of the world. There will ever be a
necessity for the transaction of temporal, secular
business; but this should never become all-absor-
bing… Whatever our department of labor, be it hou-
sework or field work or intellectual pursuits, we may perform it to
the glory of God so long as we make Christ first and last and best in
everything.” E.G.W. (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, cp. 52, p. 434)
12. ELLEN G. WHITE COUNSELS ON
“The Lord Jesus has not been correctly represented in
His relation to the church by many husbands in their
relation to their wives, for they do not keep the way of
the Lord. They declare that their wives must be subject
to them in everything. But it was not the design of God
that the husband should have control, as head of the
house, when he himself does not submit to Christ.
He must be under the rule of Christ that he may represent the relation of
Christ to the church. If he is a coarse, rough, boisterous, egotistical, harsh,
and overbearing man, let him never utter the word that the husband is the
head of the wife, and that she must submit to him in everything; for he is
not the Lord, he is not the husband in the true significance of the term.”
E.G.W. (The Adventist Home, cp. 17, pg. 117)