“People of the Heart” I Peter 3:1-12

“People of the Heart” I Peter 3:1-12

“People of the Heart” I Peter 3:1-12

 

  1. W__________ Love are we talking about?
    1. Much C_________________. World views:
      1. Love those who G_____ B______;
      2. Please sensation;
      3. Get all you can.
    2. N_____________ implications – sin: promiscuity, sexual immorality, adultery, fornication, homosexuality, harlot, prostitute, unchastity, sensual and more. A________ these! “Aphilarguros” = love of M__________ I Timothy 3:3           – I John 2:15-17
    3. P___________ Godly attributes. Phileo / variations = brotherly love… family & friends; Negative = Matthew 6:5. 2. Agape/Agapao = P________ instruction.
    4. God D____________ this love. I Corinthians 13:4-8a
    5. God D_____________ love for us. I John 4:7-12
  2. All C_________________ Are To Be People of the Heart.
    1. John 13:34-35
    2. 1 Peter 2:16-17
    3. 1 Peter 3:8 =
      1. H____________ – blending and working for Christ.
      2. S_____________ as a spiritual family.
      3. Brotherly: We are O___ Family.
      4. K_______________: Good thoughts & actions for all.
      5. H________: Do our best and let others use their skills.
      6. Give a B___________
    4. Love others as our F_______________ loves us.
    5. Change from getting even to getting even more involved.
  3. Wives: Be W______________ of the Heart! (3:1-6)
    1. S________________: Yield to your husband. Proverbs 25:24; Philippians 4:4f
    2. Exercise E______________ Behavior. 1. Pure, respectful, devoted; 2. Forsake all others; 3. Honor & respect leadership; 4. Proverbs 31
    3. Walk in the S_____________ of God: 1. Gentle; quiet spirit; 2. Focus more on interior qualities; 3. Galatians 5:22-23
  4. Husbands: be M______ of the Heart! (3:7) imitate God; Christ.
    1. U___________________:
      1. Time for family.
      2. Talk with…
      3. Listen.
      4. Ask for your wife’s counsel;
      5. Gentleness & Moderation;
      6. Flexible & Accountable.
      7. Treat your wife with care.
    2. An H_________________leader to God as a Mighty Warrior.
      1. Don’t A_____ her submission and respect.
      2. God gave woman from man’s S_____ as a helper.
      3. Women are EQUAL H________ in Christ. Note the warning.
    3. Ephesians 5:25-33; Galatians 5:22-23