1 Peter 2:9-10 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people… I. THE SPHERE IN WHICH WE ARE TO SERVE GOD. In "His marvellous light." There is — 1. The light of His truth (Psalm 118:29; Psalm 119:105, 130). 2. The light of His favour (Psalm 4:6; Numbers 6:26). 3. The light of His holiness (Ephesians 5:8; 1 John 1:7). II. IN WHAT DOES THIS SERVICE CONSIST? 1. In a life of gratitude (Hebrews 13:15; Ephesians 5:20). 2. In a life of testimony (1 John 1:1-3; Philippians 2:15, 16). 3. In a life of godliness. Show forth the excellences of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:10; Philippians 1:11). III. WHAT ARE THE CHIEF HINDRANCES TO THAT SERVICE? 1. Some are afraid to begin, lest they should fall back (1 Corinthians 1:8; Jude 1:24; Psalm 56:13). 2. Some are hindered by a feeling of shame (Mark 8:38; Romans 1:16). 3. Others are idle, because they do not see their resources (Philippians 4:13; Ephesians 1:3). (E. H. Hopkins.) Parallel Verses KJV: But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: |
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